Where To Go Camping Guide: 2010 Edition Unali’yi Lodge 236

Section 1: General Information Lake Warren State Park ...... 34 Table of Contents...... 2 Lake Wateree State Recreational Area...... 35 Letter from the Editor...... 5 Landsford Canal State Park...... 36 Letter from the Lodge Chief...... 6 Lee State Natural Area...... 37 ...... 38 Section 2: Local Parks and Camping Rivers Bridge State Historic Site...... 39 James Island County Park...... 8 ...... 40 Palmetto Island County Park...... 9 Sesquicentennial State Park...... 41 Wannamaker County Park...... 10 Section 5: State Parks—Lowcountry Section 3: State Parks—Mountains Site...... 43 Baker Creek State Park...... 12 Cheraw State Recreation Area...... 44 Calhoun Falls State Recreation Area...... 13 ...... 45 ...... 14 ...... 46 Croft State Natural Area...... 15 ...... 47 Hamilton Branch State Recreation Area...... 16 Huntington Beach State Park...... 48 ...... 17 State Site...... 49 Goodale State Park ...... 18 Hunting Island State Park...... 50 Hickory Knob State Resort Park...... 19 Little State Park...... 51 ...... 20 ...... 52 Keowee-Toxaway Natural Area...... 21 Kings Mountain State Park...... 22 Section 6: Local Area Council Camps Lake Greenwood State Recreational Area...... 23 Camp Moultrie...... 54 Paris Mountain State Park...... 24 Camp Ho Non Wah...... 55 Sadlers Creek State Recreation Area...... 25 Camp Old Indian...... 57 ...... 26 Camp Coker...... 57 Lake Hartwell State Recreational Area...... 27 Camp Barstow...... 57

Section 4: State Parks— Section 7: Camp HNW Information Aiken State Natural Area...... 29 HNW Map……………………………………………………. INS Andrew Jackson State Park...... 30 HNW Alumni Association……………………………… INS ...... 31 Camp Staff Application………………………………… iNS ...... 32 Dreher Island State Recreational Area...... 33

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Section 8: N. Carolina Council Camps Section: 11: Other Camping Camp Bob Hardin...... 59 Coastal Hiking Trails Camp Bud Schiele...... 59 Bear Island Wildlife Management Area...... 71 Bonner Reservation...... 59 Combahee Unit, ACE Basin...... 71 Camp Daniel Boone...... 59 Donnelly Wildlife Management Area...... 71 Camp Grimes...... 59 Bull Island...... 72 John J. Barnhardt...... 60 Savannah National Wildlife Refuge...... 72 Cherokee Scout Reservation...... 60 Huntington Beach State Park...... 72 Camp Durant...... 60 Santee Coastal Reserve...... 73 Woodfield Scout Reservation...... 60 Swamp Fox Trail...... 73 Raven Knob...... 60 Historic Charleston Trails...... 73 Camp Tuscarora...... 60 Gov’t Installations/Military Bases...... 74 USS Yorktown...... 76 Section 9: Georgia Council Camps Canoeing: Low Country Waters Camp Blue Heron...... 62 Ashepoo River...... 77 Camp Linwood Hayne...... 62 Black River...... 77 Bert Adams Scout Reservation...... 62 ...... 77 Camp Rainey Mountain...... 62 ...... 77 Woodruff Scout Reservation...... 63 Santee River...... 78 Camp Benjamin Hawkins...... 63 Wambaw Creek...... 78 Thunder Scout Reservation...... 63 Santee-Cooper Lakes Scoutland...... 63 Lake Murray...... 78 Camp Sidney Dew...... 64 Lake Marion...... 78 Pine Mountain...... 64 Lake Moultrie...... 78 Camp Tolochee...... 64 US Army Corp of Engineer Lakes Frank G. Lumpkin...... 64 Lake Hartwell...... 79 Camp Chase S. Osborn...... 64 Lake Thurmond...... 79 Lake Russell...... 79 Section 10: National High Adventure Florida High Adventure Sea Base...... 66 Section 12: Helpful Information Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases. 67 BSA Age Groups & Programs Maine high Adventure Base...... 68 Tiger Cubs…………………………………………………… 80 ...... 69 Cub Scouts………………………………………………….. 80 Boy Scouts………………………………………………….. 80

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BSA Rules & Regulations Adult Leadership………………………………………… 81 Aquatics Safety…………………………………………… 81 Camping…………………………………………………….. 81 First Aid……………………………………………………… 81 Fuels and Fire Prevention…………………………… 81 Hazardous Sports and Activities………………….. 82 Transportation……………………………………………. 82 Wilderness Use Policy of the BSA……………….. 82 Safe Swim Defense…………………………………….. 84 Safety Afloat………………………………………………. 84 Youth Protection…………………………………………... 85 Tour Permits Local Tour Permit……………………………………….. 86 National Tour Permit………………………………….. 86 Why a Permit?...... 86 Medical Forms………………………………………………. 87 The Essentials……………………………………………….. 88 Think Before You Drink…………………………………. 89 The …………………………………. 90

Section 13: Appendix Medical Form...... INS Local Tour Permit...... INS National Tour Permit...... INS Hornaday Award…………………………………………... INS Campfire Planner………………………………………….. INS Historic Trails Program………………………………….. INS

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Unali’yi Lodge 236 Order of the Arrow

Coastal Carolina Council, BSA

Dear Unit Leader,

I am thrilled to be the editor this year for the 2010 Unali’yi Lodge Where to Go Camping Guide.

I love to camp, and I’m sure you do! After many hours of work I am proud to present this years revised edition. Since the addition of color to our publication, the guide has been prohibitively expensive to print. We will continue to publish the Where To Go Camping Guide in color. It will be available to down- load as a PDF from our website http://www.site236.com. For those troops in our Council we will make available a printed black and white version. We have made several small changes to our publication this year, many regarding changing rates for boat rentals and camping fees. This year many parks have waived their entry fees. I have noted this on their page. I have also left their prior fee incase they return to the fee program in 2011.

Because it is our intention to fairly and adequately assess as many camping options as possible, we have made it our foremost initiative to maintain a clear, unbiased, current, and thorough writing style for every entry. Any corrections which you feel would improve our Where to Go Camping Guide should be ad- dressed to a member of Unali'yi Lodge's youth leadership. Contact information for these individuals can be found on the Internet at http://www.site236.com. Any additions are also welcome.

In addition to our publication the Parks Department has their own website : http://www.southcarolinaparks.com which can provide you with additional camping locations through out South Carolina.

I hope to see you in the Woods! Happy Camping!

Yours in Brotherhood,

Michael Meyerink 2010 WTGCG Editor

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Unali’yi Lodge 236 Order of the Arrow

Coastal Carolina Council, BSA

Dear Interested Camper,

This guide which you are now reading online or in hand, is Unali’yi Lodge’s Where to go Camping Guide. This guide has been worked on for several years, and every year more and more information is added. This guide is to be used to give Scouters help when choosing a place to stay for any of their camping endeavors. This guide combines a wide variety of camps spanning from to Georgia. This guide may also be helpful for non- campers, however, the guide is better suited for Scouters and many campsites with- in may not be well suited for everyday campers. If you have any ideas for camping locations, or any corrections that need to be made within our Guide, let us know through our Lodge Website http://www.site236.com, by contacting the youth leadership. This guide is posted on the Lodge Website which is also linked to by the Council Website to further spread the guide to the scouting public. I hope that this book will enable all campers, Scouters and non-Scouters, pursue fun and ad- venture in the outdoors with their friends and family. Camping is becoming less and less popular in our society and in an effort to spur interest this may help you to plan camping trips that interest a variety of people. Hopefully in your school, troop, church, family, and groups of friends you will spread the joy of camping and bolster the amount of Scouters in your area. Always remember to be safe and to have fun.

Yours in Brotherhood,

Patrick Meyerink 2009-2010 Unali’yi Lodge Chief

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James Island County Park

We invite you to enjoy the natural beauty of General Senior/ Chas. Coun- Facility the 643 acre James Island County Park, as Rate Child Rate ty well as the activities and facilities offered. Pull-Thru $43.00 $38.70 $34.40 50 AMP This beautiful Park Features:  Tidal creek fishing Back-In $41.00 $36.90 $32.80  Paved trails for walking, biking, and 50 AMP skating Full Hookup $41.00 $36.90 $32.80  Children's playground 30 AMP  Spray play fountain area (seasonal)  Picnic center Water  Off-leash pet area Electric $36.00 $32.40 $28.80  Splash Zone water park Tent  Bicycle, pedal boat, and kayak rentals Primitive  Covered picnic shelters Tent $25.00 $22.50 $20  Campground Overflow  Climbing wall Group  Challenge course $4/Person $4/Person N/A Primitive  Vacation cottages  Meeting facilities Round trip shuttle service to the downtown Visitor's Hours of Operation Center, Folly Beach County Park, and the Folly Beach November-February: 8:00Am-5:00PM Fishing Pier (for only a small fee!) March & October: 8:00Am-6:00PM April & September: 8:00AM-7:00PM  Full hookups May-August: 8:00AM-8:00PM  30-50 amp service  Propane/Firewood/Ice Early morning hours are set aside for  Paved roads individual use only. Rental stations open at  24 hour staffing 10 AM. Gate Closes to incoming traffic one-  Activity Center (Reservations Recommended) half hour prior to park closing.  Laundry  Handicapped sites Admission Prices  Picnic table and fire rings $1.00/person or 1 book of Greenbax Stamps  Ceramic bathhouses 2 years of age and under: no charge  Dump Station

Clubs, groups and caravans are welcome visitors in the campground. RV groups receive discounts during the off-season. Call for a reservation and the staff will be James Island County Park eager to assist in your next group camping event. 871 Riverland Drive Charleston, SC 29412

(843) 795-4386 for a cottage reservation (843) 795-7275 for a campground reservation

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Palmetto Island County Park

Palmetto Islands County Park is a nature-oriented, 943 acre park designed for family and group use. It is built in a tropical setting, with bicycle paths, boardwalks and picnic sites with grills located throughout the park for your enjoyment.

Park Features: Directions:

Your admission fee entitles you to use the following: Take Highway 17N Bypass. Turn left onto Long Point Road (the road to Boone Hall  Big Toy Playground Plantation). The entrance to Palmetto Is-  Picnic Sites with grills lands County Park is approximately one-half  Fishing and crabbing docks mile past the entrance to Boone Hall Planta-  Open meadow for games tion. Turn right onto Needlerush Pkwy. The  Nature Trails park is straight ahead 1.2 miles.  Observation Tower with play area  Nature Island From I-526 On I-526, take Long Point Road exit. Turn Available for your convenience at reasonable costs: left. Travel for 1.8 miles to Needlerush Pkwy. Turn left. Palmetto Island County Park is  Splash Island Waterpark (seasonal) straight ahead 1.2 miles.  Splash Birthday Party Packages (seasonal)  Bicycles and Pedal Boats  Covered Picnic Shelters  Snack Bars  Vending Machines

Hours of Operation November-February: 9:00Am-4:30PM March & October: 9:00Am-5:30PM April & September: 9:00AM-6:30PM May-August: 9:00AM-6:30PM

Admission Prices $1.00/person or 1 book of Greenbax Stamps 2 years of age and under: no charge

*Educational group rates available with reservations Monday—Friday.

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Wannamaker Couny Park

Wannamaker County Park is a nature-oriented park designed for family and group use. It offers over 1015 acres of beautiful woodlands and wetlands (bordered by the Goose Creek Reservoir to the north, Highway 78 to the west and Highway 52 to the east).

Miles of paved trails allow for exploration of the park's beautiful natural resources. Picnic sites with grills are located throughout the park for your enjoyment.

Park Features: Hours of Operation November-February: 9:00Am-4:30PM Your admission fee entitles you to use the following: March & October: 9:00Am-5:30PM April & September: 9:00AM-6:30PM  Two Playgrounds May-August: 9:00AM-6:30PM  20 foot Play Hill  2 miles of paved trails Admission Prices  920 feet of unpaved trails $1.00/person or 1 book of Greenbax  Water Play Area (seasonal) Stamps  7.7 acres of grassed open meadow 2 years of age and under: no charge  Park Center including snack bar, screened porch, restrooms and large patio *Educational group rates available with res-  Picnic sites including grills and tables ervations Monday—Friday.  466 parking spaces plus overflow parking  Park office to provide information and passes

Available for your convenience at reasonable costs:

 Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark (seasonal)  Bicycles and Pedal Boats  Cottonwood and Tupelo Covered Picnic Shelters  Snack Bars  Vending Machines  Cypress Hall group meeting facility (enclosed, climate controlled)

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Baker Creek State Park

Developed primarily for and offering among the best public access on Lake Thurmond, Baker Creek provides water recreational opportunities near scenic lakeside campsites. The lakefront pavilion ac- commodates large group gatherings. The 10-mile mountain bike trail also opens up the park’s vistas of serene Piedmont forest, land and waterfowl and wildlife, including abundant wild turkey. Located along the South Carolina Heritage Corridor, Baker Creek provides a relaxing, out-of-the-way venue for experiencing quality recreation among undisturbed natural resources.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 6 am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). Route 3 Box 50 McCormick, SC 29835 Admissions Phone: (864) 443-2457 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location Four miles west of McCormick on US 378

General Information Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK

Two 50-site campgrounds Access to restrooms and hot showers

Campground #1: $10-$18/night Ideal for tent campers and each site includes individual water, no electricity.

Campground #2: $15-$25/night Sites have individual water and electrical hookups.

Some sites accommodate RV’s up to 40 feet in length, others up to 30 feet in length -Dump station available -Primitive Camping available for organized groups -Primitive Campsites include picnic tables and are located 100 feet from restrooms -Primitive Rates: Minimum: $10-$12.50 (allows up to 10 campers) Then $5-$6.50 per additional 5 campers

Other Attractions - Bike Trails: A 10-mile biking/hiking trail includes three interconnecting-loops - Nature Trails: One-mile self-guided nature trail - Boating: Two boating ramps provide access to Strom Thurmond Lake

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Calhoun Falls State Rec Area

Calhoun Falls State Recreation Area is located on Lake Russell, one of South Carolina's most popular fishing lakes. Coves around this 26,650-acre lake create excellent fish habitats that provide an abun- dance of bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish and others. Lakeside camping is a popular amenity at this park, as well as a hiking trail, picnic area, tennis court and seasonal swimming area.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 6 am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). 46 Maintenance Shop RD Calhoun Falls, SC 29628 Admissions Phone: (864) 447-8267 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location Two miles N. of Calhoun Falls off Highway 81.

General Information Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK

Access to restrooms and hot showers 2/3 campgrounds provide water/electricity Waterfront view in all but one campground Dump station and laundry facilities available

Electricity and Water: $19-$21/night 86 Campsites available

Walk-in Tent Sites: $14-$16/night 14 Campsites available

Other Attractions - Nature Trails: Moderate 1.75-mile loop trail - Boating Information: -Boat ramp provides access to Lake Russell -Lighted marina offers 36 rental boat slips -32 of the slips include water and electricity and access to sewage to pump-out -Restroom with hot showers and in-boat refueling -Slips rented on yearly basis -Non-motorized fishing boats are available for rent for $12 per day or $2.50 per hour - Fishing: Handicap accessible fishing pier that extends into Lake Russell - Equestrian Trail: 10-mile equestrian trail located at McCalla - Park Store/Gift Shop; Tennis Courts

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Caesars Head State Park

Caesars Head, along with Jones Gap State Park and other wildlife preserves in upper Greenville County, create the protected Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. With more than 50 miles of easy to strenuous hiking trails dotted by trailside camping, visitors to Caesars Head can avail them- selves of majestic Blue Ridge Mountain panoramas in the verdant, secluded valleys of the area. Mar- vel at the beauty of Raven Cliff Falls, the excitement of mountain river fishing in the Middle Saluda, or just enjoy the sights and sounds of abundant wildlife during a picnic outing with family and friends. Caesars Head is part of the State Park Services’ Project Green Program, designed to reduce trash and encourage recycling. Trash cans have been removed to improve the appearance and to ensure a more enjoyable experience for visitors. Pack it in, pack it out. Caesars Head is a "DiscoverCarolina Site", which provides curriculum-based science education programs for South Carolina school children.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 6 am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). 8155 Greer Hwy Cleveland, SC 29635 Admissions Phone: (864) 836-6115 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location On US 276, 30 miles northwest of Greenville near the SC/NC border and 5 miles from SC 11

Natural Features Caesars Head is one of South Carolina’s most famous natural landmarks. At 3,266 feet above sea lev- el, Caesars Head provides a panoramic view of the mountain country.

Another significant landmark in the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area includes Raven Cliff Falls, a 420- foot mountain cascade that awaits day-hikers at the end of a moderately strenuous two-mile trail.

General Information Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping -For reservations, call -1 866-345-PARK -24 designated trail sites for Trailside backcountry camping rent for $4.40-5.50 per night per site -Group sites can be reserved for 10 - 20 people. Registration is required

Hiking Trails Easy to Strenuous hiking trails in the Mountain Bridge Recreation Area link the park to Jones Gap State parks. It is mandatory to register with the park before hiking on these trails. Detailed maps are available for sale at the park headquarters.

Other Attractions - Picnic Area and Shelters: A picnic shelter is available free on a first-come, first-served basis. - Park Store/Gift Shop: The park store includes a variety of gift and souvenir items.

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Croft State Natural Area

Once part of a World War II Army training camp, known as Camp Croft, this area continues to play an important role in preserving the green space in Spartanburg County; Croft’s rolling terrain of 7,054- acres and two lakes support an excellent habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. The park also offers diverse recreational opportunities for the adventurous guest that includes a hiking trail, fishing, pic- nicking, seasonal swimming, camping, equestrian facilities and more. In addition to its history as a mil- itary installation, the park’s cultural features include remnants of a Native American soapstone quar- ry, currently registered as a Heritage Trust Site.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 6 am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). 450 RD Spartanburg, SC 29302 Admissions Phone: (864) 585-1283 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location Off SC 56, five miles southeast of Spartanburg

General Information Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK

One 50-site campground Access to restrooms and hot showers

Primitive Group Camping - Ideal for organized groups up to 100 people. - Includes central water and restroom facilities 100 yards away. -Minimum rate is $10 -$12.50 which allows up to ten campers. $5-$6.50 for each additional five campers.

Other Attractions - Bike Trails: 10.5-mile bike trail - Hiking Trails: Croft State Natural Area offers two hiking trails, one 1-mile trail and one 1.5-mile trail - Boating Information: -Boating and Boat Access: A boat ramp provides private boat access to Lake Tom Moore Craig, a 150-acre watershed. -Private boats are restricted to electric trolling motors. -Boat Rentals: Non-motorized fishing boats rent for $10-20/day - Equestrian Facilities available - Tennis courts available

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Hamilton Branch State Rec Area

Hamilton Branch is located in the western Piedmont of South Carolina on Strom Thurmond Lake, a popular fishing, boating and water recreation destination. The park covers an entire 731-acre penin- sula that provides ample shoreline for fishing. It's also the reason why most of the park's campsites are lakefront and spacious. The park's rolling terrain supports a variety of wildlife and provides an ex- cellent setting in which to see the natural beauty of the Savannah Valley region.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 6 am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). Route 1, Box 97 Plum Branch, SC 29845 Admissions Phone: (864) 333-2223 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location Twelve miles south of McCormick on US 221.

General Information Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK Camping along the shores of Strom Thurmond Lake is available.

Access to restrooms and hot showers 2/3 campgrounds provide water/electricity Waterfront view in all but one campground Dump station and laundry facilities available

Electricity and Water: $15-$20/night 140 Campsites available

Walk-in Tent Sites: $15-$17/night 14 Campsites available

Primitive Group Camping - Ideal for organized groups up to 400 people. - Includes central water and restroom facilities 100 yards away. -Minimum rate is $10 -$12.50 which allows up to ten campers. $5-$6.50 for each additional five campers.

Other Attractions -Bike Trails: The park provides an access point for the Steven's Creek Bike Trail. -Picnic Area and Shelters: Three picnic shelters are available for family or other group gatherings. -Each shelter may be reserved for $30-38/day.

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Devils Fork State Park

Located along the southwestern shore of , this park provides outdoor recreation amid the beauty of the Blue Ridge at the Jocassee Gorges. Lakefront camping, hiking and picnicking are among some of the favorite activities, along with vacationing in the park's contempo- rary mountain villas. The park provides access to the cool deep waters of the Jocassee, where anglers try their luck for trout and other species, and boaters drive to remote islands or sites of waterfalls.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 7am-7pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). 161 Holcombe CIR Salem, SC 29676 Admissions Phone: (864) 944-2639 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location Five miles north of Salem off SC 11 on Jocassee Lake Road and 15 miles northwest of Pickens.

General Information Pets: Pets are not allowed in the villas or the villa areas, but are allowed in most outdoor areas pro- vided they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK Two campgrounds are located near the shores of Lake Jocassee.

Access to restrooms and hot showers 2/3 campgrounds provide water/electricity Waterfront view in all but one campground Dump station and laundry facilities available

Electricity and Water: $20-22/night 59 Campsites available

Walk-in Tent Sites: $18-20/night 25 Campsites available

Backcountry Camping: $4-$5/night Boat-in primitive campsites are located on the northern shore of Lake Jocassee at the base of Muster- ground Mountain. The area is accessible only by boat and is open year-round.

Cabins/Villas: $104-$138/night Two Bedroom: Fifteen 2-bedroom/1-bath villas accommodate up to 6 people each, and include a dou- ble bed, two single beds and a fold out sofa bed in the living room.

Standard Attractions are Available

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Goodale State Park

This 763-acre day-use park is a popular get-away for area residents. The park lake, formally a mill pond that dates back to the Civil War days, features cypress trees, numerous species of birds and a variety of wildlife and plant life. This regional state park offers seasonal boating, fishing, picnicking and a meeting building. Although there isn’t camping available, it’s definitely worth taking a look.

Park Hours For More Information M-Su 9 am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). 650 Park RD Camden, SC 29020 Admissions Phone: (803) 432-2772 2010 offers free admission to this venue.

Location Off US 1, five miles northeast of Camden off Old Wire Road.

General Information Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping No overnight facilities are available.

Other Attractions - Interpretive Trails: The park has a one-mile "self-interpretive nature trail". -In addition the park offers a three-mile canoe trail on the park lake and Pine Tree Creek. - Boating Information: -Boating and Boat Access: Private boats with electric trolling motors, canoes and other nonmotorized boats are allowed on the park's 140-acre lake. -Boats must register. -Canoe Rentals: $7/half day; $12/day -Boat Rentals: Non-motorized fishing boat rent for $12/day - Fishing: A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

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Hickory Knob State Resort Park

Hickory Knob State Resort Park covers 1,091 acres alongside Strom Thurmond Lake in South Carolina's Savannah Lake region. As the only resort park in the state park system, Hickory Knob offers outstand- ing recreational opportunities which include a beautiful 18-hole championship golf course, trails for hiking, walking and biking; tennis courts, and facilities for and skeet shooting. In addition to access to a 70,000-acre lake for fishing and boating, Hickory Knob features a motel, park cabins, a res- taurant and meeting facilities. Hickory Knob has become a favorite destination for outdoorsmen seek- ing unique vacations and also a popular retreat for business meetings.

Park Hours Open 24 hours!

Location Two miles off US 378 on County Rd 7, seven miles west of McCormick at the SC/GA border.

General Information Pets: Pets are not allowed in the motel rooms, cabins or the cabin areas., but are allowed in most out- door areas provided they are kept under physical restraint. Free Wi-Fi

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK Enjoy camping along the shores of Strom Thurmond Lake. Access to restrooms and hot showers 2/3 campgrounds provide water/electricity Waterfront view in all but one campground Dump station and laundry facilities available

Electricity and Water: $18/night 44 Campsites available

Lodge Rooms: $68-105/night Seventy-eight lodge/motel rooms sleep 2 to 4 people and include a color television, telephone, refrig- erator, and 2 double beds.

Group Accommodations: $117-172/night The Barrack is ideal for groups up to 13. This facility includes four bedrooms with an assortment of bunk, single, and double beds, two baths, a kitchen with utensils, and a living room with TV.

Cabins/Villas: $87-135/night The duplex cabins, located 100 to 150 yards from the lake, include bath and bed linens, basic cooking and eating utensils, television, automatic coffee maker, air conditioning and heat, outside grill, picnic table and telephone.

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Jones Gap State Park

Trailside camping in one of South Carolina's most pristine wilderness areas in the Upcountry can be enjoyed at this 3,346-acre park. Located in the 10,000-acre Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, this park encompasses the Middle , designated the state's first scenic river. In addition, the park is an access point to the Foothills Hiking Trail. More than 400 species of flora including rare and endangered plants and state record trees, are also found here. The park's Education Center offers na- ture exhibits and a lab area. Portions of the old Cleveland Fish Hatchery have been restored and are stocked with trout for observation only. Jones Gap is part of the State Park Services’ Project Green Program, designed to reduce trash and encourage recycling. Trash cans have been removed to im- prove the appearance and to ensure a more enjoyable experience for visitors. Pack it in, pack it out. Jones Gap is a "Discover Carolina Site", which provides curriculum-based science education programs for South Carolina school children. Check the website for more information.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 9 am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). 303 Jones Gap RD Marietta, SC 29661 Admissions Phone: (864) 836-3647 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location 25 miles northwest of Greenville off US 276 and 11 miles northwest of Marietta

General Information Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK

Backcountry Camping: $8-$20/night Trailside backcountry camping is allowed at 24 designated trail sites. Registration is required. A heat- ed restroom facility with hot showers is available for campers.

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Keowee-Toxaway Natural Area

This 1,000-acre park features outstanding rock outcroppings and views of the Foothills and . Rhododendron, mountain laurel and other mountain vegetation can be found along the streams in the park. A museum tells the story of the Cherokee Indians who once roamed this area and their relationship with the European settlers of South Carolina. A large rental cabin in a wooded area features an upper deck porch overlooking Lake Keowee and a private floating courtesy dock. Other facilities include picnic areas with shelters, a campground, lake fishing and trails.

Camping For More Information: For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK 108 Residence DR Sunset,SC 29685 Electricity and Water: $12-14/night Phone: (864) 868-2605 10 Campsites available

Tent Sites: $8-10/night 14 Campsites available

Backcountry Camping: $7-9/night Trailside backcountry camping is allowed at designated sites on the Raven Rock Hiking Trail. Registration is required.

Cabins/Villas: $115-$144/night The duplex cabins, located 100 to 150 yards from the lake, include bath and bed linens, basic cooking and eating utensils, television, automatic coffee maker, air conditioning and heat, outside grill, picnic table and telephone. All the modern conveniences of home...

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Kings Mountain State Park

Kings Mountain State Park rests in a picturesque setting adjacent to Kings Mountain National Military Park, a prominent Revolutionary War battle site. This traditional state park, which encompasses 6,883 -acres, offers outdoor recreation activities such as hiking trails, picnicking, and fishing from a rental john boat, seasonal canoe rentals, equestrian trails and more. Guests can also re-live the life styles of early pioneers by visiting the Living History Farm. The park was originally built in the 1930’s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and evidence of their stonework and craftsmanship is still present today. Kings Mountain is a "Discover Carolina Site", which provides curriculum-based social studies programs for South Carolina school children. Kings Mountain State Park was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a New Deal Program created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The program was designed to provide employment during the Great Depression while addressing national needs in conservation and recreation. The Civilian Conservation Corps, a program of FDR’s New Deal, was instrumental in the development of many of South Carolina’s state parks.

Camping For More Information: For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK 1277 Park RD Blacksburg,SC 29702 Access to restrooms and hot showers Phone: (803) 222-3209 2/3 campgrounds provide water/electricity Waterfront view in all but one campground Dump station and laundry facilities available

Electricity and Water: $16-$18/night 116 Campsites available

Walk-in Tent Sites: $12-$13/night 10 Campsites available

Equestrian Camping: $12/night

Primitive Group Camping: $10-$12.50/night Ideal for organized groups up to 30 people. The area has central water and is located near privy toi- lets. Reservations are accepted. To make a primitive group camping reservation, contact the park di- rectly. The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five campers.

Group Accommodations Camps include rustic cabins, mess hall and bathhouse.

Camp Cherokee sleeps up to 104 people and rents for $336-420/day. Camp York sleeps up to 140 people and rents for $448-560

To make a group camp reservation, contact the park directly.

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Lake Greenwood State Rec Area

The beautiful Lake Greenwood lends its name to this park in South Carolina's western Piedmont region. This 914-acre park covers five peninsulas that provide 212 miles of shoreline for lakeside camping, fishing and picnicking. Boating and hiking are other popular activities at the park. Built in 1938 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the park still boasts evidence of the CCC craftsman- ship in two picnic shelters, the retaining wall at the lake, a boathouse and a water fountain. The park is home to the "South Carolina Half-Iron Man Competition" held each fall. Lake Greenwood State Rec- reation Area was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a New Deal Program created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The program was designed to provide employment during the Great Depression while addressing national needs in conservation and recreation. The CCC was instrumental in the development of many of South Carolina’s state parks. A number of buildings built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's are still in use at this park.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 6 am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). 302 State Park RD Ninety Six, SC 29666 Admissions Phone: (864) 543-3535 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location 17 miles east of Greenwood off SC 702 on Hwy 702

General Information Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint. Free Wi-Fi available

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK

Access to restrooms and hot showers 2/3 campgrounds provide water/electricity Waterfront view in all but one campground Dump station and laundry facilities available

Electricity and Water: $17-20/night 125 Campsites available

Primitive Group Camping: $10-$12.50/night The primitive group camping area is ideal for organized groups up to 50 people. (An organized group is defined as “a group that holds regular meetings and has a lead officer or elect- ed/appointed officials”.) The area includes picnic tables, fire ring, privy toilets and central water. Res- ervations are accepted. The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional 5 campers.

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Paris Mountain State Park

One of the oldest protected areas in the state is gaining popularity as a beautiful retreat in a metro- politan area. Formerly a watershed for the city of Greenville, the 1,275-acre Paris Mountain features large stands of old growth hardwood forests that canopy over hiking and biking trails, a family campground, picnic areas and Camp Buckhorn, a group-camp complex. The hardwoods are even more spectacular in the fall, when they produce the golds, reds and oranges of autumn. Developed in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the park continues to display Civilian Conservation Corps crafts- manship in several buildings and structures on the grounds.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 9 am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). 2401 State Park RD. Greenville, SC 29609 Admissions Phone: (864) 244-5565 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location Six miles north of Greenville on SC 253.

General Information Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK

Access to restrooms and hot showers 2/3 campgrounds provide water/electricity Dump station and laundry facilities available

Electricity and Water: $14-15/night 40 Campsites available

Primitive Group Camping - Ideal for organized groups up to 400 people. - Includes central water and restroom facilities 100 yards away. -Minimum rate is $10 -$12.50 which allows up to ten campers. $5-$6.50 for each additional five campers.

Group Accommodations: $275-375/night Camp Buckhorn provides lodging for 42 people. The camp lodge offers a full kitchen with basic cook- ing and eating utensils, a meeting room, sleeping room, a restroom, and shower facilities for men and women. In addition to the lodge, there are ten primitive cabins (heat available). Each cabin is equipped with two sets of bunk beds. A centralized, unisex shower facility is located among the cab- ins. Adjacent to the lodge is the staff quarters.

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Sadlers Creek State Rec Area

Outdoor water recreation and wildlife observation are popular activities at this 395-acre park, which sits on a peninsula extending into Hartwell Lake. Sadlers Creek features a lakeside campground, fish- ing, picnicking, hiking, a meeting facility and boat access for those who wish to explore the 56,000 acres of Hartwell Lake. Its peaceful surroundings and convenient proximity to I-85 make it a great stop for travelers and residents Outdoor water recreation and wildlife observation are popular activities at this 395-acre park, which sits on a peninsula extending into Hartwell Lake. Sadlers Creek features a lakeside campground, fishing, picnicking, hiking, a meeting facility and boat access for those who wish to explore the 56,000 acres of Hartwell Lake. Its peaceful surroundings and convenient proximity to I- 85 make it a great stop for travelers and residents.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 9 am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). 940 Sadlers Creek Rd. Anderson, SC 29626 Admissions Phone: (864) 226-8950 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location Six miles north of Greenville on SC 253.

General Information Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK

Access to restrooms and hot showers 2/3 campgrounds provide water/electricity Dump station and laundry facilities available

Electricity and Water: $15-18/night 40 Campsites available

Primitive Group Camping - Ideal for organized groups up to 75 people. - Includes central water and restroom facilities 100 yards away. -Minimum rate is $10 -$12.50 which allows up to ten campers. $5-$6.50 for each additional five campers.

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Oconee State Park

The historic park rests deep in the Blue Ridge foothills, with several picturesque but non- demanding hiking trails and well-kept cabins and campgrounds that have welcomed families for annu- al trips since the days the park was first built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great De- pression. The park’s fishing lakes offer bass and bream and the woods are full of wildlife, fur and feather alike. Oconee State Park also serves as the southern trailhead for the , an 80- mile wilderness hike on the dramatic Blue Ridge Escarpment on up to Table Rock. Adjacent to , the park also serves as a jumping off point to the nearby Chattooga and Chauga riv- ers, hotspots for whitewater rafting and trout fishing.

Park Hours For More Information: During Standard Time: 7am-7pm (extended to 8pm on Fri.) 624 State Park RD During Daylight Saving Time: 6am-8pm (extended to 9pm Fri-Sat) Mountain, SC 29664 Phone: (864) 638-5353 Admissions $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location Twelve miles northwest of Wallhalla off SC 28 onto SC 107.

General Information Pets: Pets are not allowed in the cabins, but are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK

Electricity and Water: $16-$18/night 140 Campsites available

Walk-in Tent Sites: $12-$13/night 15 Campsites available

Primitive Group Camping: $10-12.50/night Ideal for organized groups up to 50 people. The area has central water and is located near privy toi- lets. Reservations are accepted. To make a primitive group camping reservation, contact the park di- rectly. The rate increases by $5 – 6.50 increments for each additional five campers.

Cabins/Villas: $128-150/night Two Bedroom: Fifteen 2-bedroom/1-bath villas accommodate up to 6 people each, and include a dou- ble bed, two single beds and a fold out sofa bed in the living room.

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Lake Hartwell State Rec Area

Fourteen of Lake Hartwell’s 962 miles of shoreline are included within this park, a popular destination for boaters, fishermen and campers who enjoy easy access to the lake. With its location on S.C. 11 just off -I 85, Lake Hartwell State Recreation Area also serves as a gateway to the Cherokee Foothills National Scenic Highway and South Carolina’s mountain country. An impressive collection of fishing equipment is on display in the park’s information center. Modern-day fishermen, meanwhile, can attest to Lake Hartwell’s reputation for top-flight angling for sought-after species such as striped bass, hybrid bass, largemouth, crappie, bream and catfish.

Park Hours For More Information: During Standard Time: 7am-6pm (extended to 8pm on Fri.) 19138-A Hwy 11 S During Daylight Saving Time: 6am-8pm (extended to 9pm Fri-Sat) Fair Play, SC 29643 Phone: (864) 972-3352 Admissions $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location On SC 11 near Fair Play, at the SC/GA border

General Information Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping Provides easy access to the shoreline of Lake Hartwell. For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK

Access to restrooms and hot showers 2/3 campgrounds provide water/electricity Waterfront view in all but one campground Dump station and laundry facilities available

Electricity and Water: $16-$19/night 117 Campsites available

Walk-in Tent Sites: $12-$13/night 13 Campsites available

Other Attractions -Boating: Boating and Boat Access: Two boat ramps provide private boat access to Lake Hartwell. -Fishing: A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. -Picnic Area and Shelters: The picnic shelter is ideal for groups up to 100 people.

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Aiken State Natural Area

Four spring-fed lakes and the meandering South Edisto River make Aiken State Natural Area a popular destination. The park is a combination of a river swamp, bottomland hardwood forest and dry sandhill pine forest; the latter provides evidence of an era when the sea reached this far inland. Built in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this 1,067-acre park has a variety of animal and plant life, making it an excellent location for nature study and birding. The park also offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities such as canoeing the Edisto River, fishing in one of the park lakes, picnicking, camping and hiking trails to keep you busy for days! You won’t be disappointed.

Park Hours For More Information M-Su 9am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). 1145 State Park RD Windsor,SC 29856 Admissions Phone: (803) 649-2857 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location Sixteen miles east of Aiken off US 78 or off 302 from Columbia.

General Information Pets: Pets are not allowed in the villas or the villa areas, but are allowed in most outdoor areas pro- vided they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK

Access to restrooms and hot showers 2/3 campgrounds provide water/electricity Dump station and laundry facilities available

Electricity and Water: $14/night 25 Campsites available

Primitive Group Camping: $10-12.50/night Ideal for organized groups up to 50 people. The area has central water and is located near privy toi- lets. Reservations are accepted. To make a primitive group camping reservation, contact the park di- rectly. The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five campers.

Other Attractions - Natures Trails: Includes a 3-mile nature trail and 1.7-mile river trail. - Boating: Private boats allowed on Edisto River, access provided - Fishing: Must have a valid SC fishing license - Picnic Areas and Shelters: 3 shelters for $25-$32 per shelter per day

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Andrew Jackson State Park

This 360-acre park was established to honor the seventh President of the , Andrew Jack- son. The museum tells the story of Jackson's boyhood experiences during the Revolutionary War and highlights life in the South Carolina backcountry from Andrew Jackson's birth in 1767 until he left South Carolina in 1784. The focal point of the grounds is an equestrian statue of young Andrew Jack- son . A replica of a late 18th-century one-room schoolhouse plus an herb garden and orchard enhance the historical aspects of the grounds. Recreational opportunities include a campground, fishing lake, picnic shelters and nature trails for your recreational enjoyment.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 8am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). 196 Andrew Jackson Rd. Lancaster,SC 29720 Admissions Phone: (803) 285-3344 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location Nine miles north of Lancaster on US 521.

General Information Pets: Pets are not allowed in the villas or the villa areas, but are allowed in most outdoor areas pro- vided they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK

Access to restrooms and hot showers 2/3 campgrounds provide water/electricity Dump station and laundry facilities available

Electricity and Water: $14/night 25 Campsites available

Primitive Group Camping: $10-12.50/night Ideal for organized groups up to 50 people. The area has central water and is located near privy toi- lets. Reservations are accepted. To make a primitive group camping reservation, contact the park di- rectly. The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five campers.

Other Attractions - Natures Trails: Includes a 3-mile nature trail and 1.7-mile river trail. - Boating: Private boats are not allowed. - Fishing: Must have a valid SC fishing license - Picnic Areas and Shelters: 3 shelters for $30-$38 per shelter per day - Park Store/Gift Shop

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Barnwell State Park

Acquired in 1937, Barnwell State Park is a 307-acre park situated along the coastal plain in Barnwell County. Known for its lake fishing and large meeting facility, Barnwell features five vacation cabins, a 25-site camping area and a nature trail. The two park lakes provide day-visitors and overnight guests the opportunity to appreciate the natural features while enjoying the recreational opportunities on the park. The park was originally constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, a public works pro- gram set up in the 1930s by President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal. Examples of its work can be seen at the spillway, picnic shelters and the lower lake.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 9am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). 223 State Park RD Blackville,SC 29817 Admissions Phone: (803) 284-2212 Free 2010 $2 per adult / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location Seven miles northeast of Barnwell off SC 3 near Blackville. General Information Pets: Pets are not allowed in the cabins or the cabin areas, but are allowed in most outdoor areas pro- vided they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK

Access to restrooms and hot showers 2/3 campgrounds provide water/electricity Dump station and laundry facilities available

Electricity and Water: $16night 25 Campsites available

Primitive Group Camping: $10-12.50/night Ideal for organized groups up to 50 people. The area has central water and is located near privy toi- lets. Reservations are accepted. To make a primitive group camping reservation, contact the park di- rectly. The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five campers.

Cabins: $50-65 night Completely furnished with all the comforts of home.

Other Attractions - Natures Trails: Includes a 1.5-mile nature trail. - Boating: Private boats are not allowed. - Fishing: Must have a valid SC fishing license - Picnic Areas and Shelters: 3 shelters for $25-$38 per shelter per day

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Chester State Park

Chester State Park rests in the quiet hills of the South Carolina Piedmont and for generations has offered retreat and recreation to the surrounding communities. The park’s 523 acres include a 160- acre lake, itself surrounded by a two-mile nature trail through the pine forest. Jon boat rentals are popular in the warmer months and the park also offers picnicking, camping, archery and a place to simply enjoy the serenity of the placid setting. The Civilian Conservation Corps built the park and its work can still be seen and enjoyed today. The community building is heavily used year-round, adding to the secluded park’s value as a place to both gather and get away.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 9am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). 759 State Park DR Chester,SC 29706 Admissions Phone: (803) 385-2680 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location Three miles southwest of Chester on SC 72.

General Information Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK

Access to restrooms and hot showers 2/3 campgrounds provide water/electricity Dump station and laundry facilities available

Electricity and Water: $14/night 25 Campsites available

Primitive Group Camping: $10-12.50/night Ideal for organized groups up to 50 people. The area has central water and is located near privy toi- lets. Reservations are accepted. To make a primitive group camping reservation, contact the park di- rectly. The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five campers.

Other Attractions - Natures Trails: The Caney Fork Creek Nature Trail loops around the park lake and is approximately 1.3 miles in length. - Boating: A hand-launched access area is available for private boats, which are restricted to hand- powered and electric trolling motors. - Fishing: Must have a valid SC fishing license - Picnic Areas and Shelters: 3 shelters for $25-$30 per shelter per day

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Dreher Island State Rec Area

Dreher Island State Recreation Area is located on Lake Murray, a 50,000-acre reservoir in the Mid- lands. The park consists of three islands linked to the mainland by a causeway and two bridges. Its 348 acres and 12 miles of shoreline provide guests with a variety of outdoor water recreation oppor- tunities. The park offers lakeside camping, picnicking, lakeside villas and a nature trail.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 6am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). 3677 State Park RD Prosperity,SC 29127 Admissions Phone: (803) 364-4152 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location Dreher Island is 30 miles from Columbia and 12 miles off I-26 (via Chapin exit #91).

General Information Pets: Pets are not allowed in the villa or the villa areas, but are allowed in most outdoor areas provid- ed they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK

Access to restrooms and hot showers Dump station and laundry facilities available

Electricity and Water: $20-22/night 97 Campsites available

Walk-in Tent Sites: $18-$21/night 25 Campsites available

Primitive Group Camping: $10-12.50/night Ideal for organized groups up to 50 people. The area has central water and is located near privy toi- lets. Reservations are accepted. To make a primitive group camping reservation, contact the park di- rectly. The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five campers.

Cabins: $104-170/night Two or three room models available , completely furnished with all the comforts of home.

Other Attractions - Hiking Trails: Guests can enjoy a relaxing walk along the ¼-mile Billy Dreher Nature Trail. - Boating: Three boat ramps provides private boat access to Lake Murray. - Fishing: A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

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Lake Warren State Park

Picnic facilities, a 200-acre lake and community building are prominent features of this state park. Perhaps the most intriguing aren't manmade, however. This 440-acre park has a floodplain forest that supports four species of pines, and other large tracts of wetlands and woodlands that are home to a variety of plants and animals. Camping and wildlife in one place… sounds like a Scout’s dream!

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 9am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). 1079 Lake Warren RD Hampton, SC 29924 Admissions Phone: (803) 943-5051 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location Five miles west of Hampton between SC 363, and US 601 on secondary road 501 (Lake Warren Road).

General Information Pets: Pets are not allowed in the villa or the villa areas, but are allowed in most outdoor areas provid- ed they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK

Primitive Group Camping: $10-12.50/night Ideal for organized groups up to 50 people. The area has central water and is located near privy toilets. Reservations are accepted. To make a primitive group camping reservation, contact the park directly. The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five campers.

Other Attractions - Interpretive Trails: Yemassee Nature Trail is a short, easy walk, while the interpretive trail is 1-mile. - Boating Information: -Boating and Boat Access: Two boat ramps provide private boats access to Lake George Warren. Boats are limited to ten horse power motors. -In addition a floating dock provides boaters access to the park. - Fishing: A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. - Picnic Area and Shelters: Three picnic shelters are available for family or other group gatherings. -Each shelter may be reserved for $30-38/day.

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Lake Wateree State Rec Area

Lake Wateree is one of South Carolina’s premier fishing and boating destinations, and Lake Wateree State Recreation Area provides ideal access to the 21-mile long, 13,700-acre reservoir. The park’s se- rene setting on the lake’s Desportes Island just off U.S. 21 near Interstate 77 in the northern Mid- lands/Lower Piedmont makes it convenient to the Columbia, Camden and Rock Hill areas and an easy drive from much of the rest of the state. The 238-acre park’s offerings include a tackle shop/park store with refueling dock and public boat ramp. A large population of crappie, bream, largemouth bass, catfish and later, striped bass, has made the lake a popular fishing spot since the dam was built in 1919. The park’s wooded, lakeside campground has 72 sites, including many that can accommo- date large RVs and all with water and electrical service. Day visitors and campers also can enjoy the numerous picnic tables, playground and the mile-long nature trail through the quiet woods.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 6am-6pm (extended to 10pm during Daylight Savings Time). 881 State Park RD Winnsboro,SC 29180 Admissions Phone: (803) 482-6401 Free 2010 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location 15 miles east of Winnsboro off US 21 on River Rd and 11 miles off I-77.

General Information Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK

Access to restrooms and hot showers Dump station and laundry facilities available

Electricity and Water: $19night 72 Campsites available

Other Attractions - Nature Trails: The Desportes Island Trail is a moderate .7-mile loop. - Boating: Two boat ramps provide private boat access to Lake Wateree. - Fishing: A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. - Park Store/Gift Shop: The tackle shop includes limited grocery items, fishing supplies, snacks, drinks, souvenirs, firewood and fishing licenses.

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Landsford Canal State Park

Landsford Canal, the best preserved of numerous 19th-century South Carolina river canals, retains remnants of all its major structural features. It is the uppermost of four canals constructed on the Ca- tawba-Wateree river system from 1820-1835. During this period, boats used the canals to bypass rapids while carrying goods to and from the coast. This 460-acre park, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, includes historic ruins of canal-culverts, stone bridges, locks, an historic mill site and a lockkeeper’s house, which contains interpretive exhibits about the canal system in South Carolina. Land's Ford also is associated with the Revolutionary War. Thomas Sumter's troops crossed here on their way to the Battle of Hanging Rock. And the main British army under Lord Cornwallis crossed the Catawba here in October 1780 when it fell back from Charlotte after the Battle of Kings Mountain. In addition to its rich cultural history, Landsford Canal offers visitors an abundance of natural beauty. The rocky shoals on the Catawba River are home to one of the world’s largest populations of rocky shoals spider lilies. The park is located along the fall line of South Carolina. This geological feature gives the Catawba River its elevation change, producing the shoals or rapids.

Park Hours For More Information: Th-M 9am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). 2051 Park DR Catawba, SC 29704 Admissions Phone: (803) 789-5800 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location 15 miles west of Lancaster off US 21

General Information Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Natural Features This area is home to the largest population of the Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies in the world. This large plant has adapted to live in a very harsh environment and puts on one of the greatest natural “shows” on the east coast. During their peak bloom from about mid-May to mid-June, these plants cover the river in a blanket of white.

Camping No overnight facilities are available.

Other Attractions - Interpretive Trails: The Canal Trail includes interpretive signs and carries hikers for 1½-miles along the historic tow path of the canal, including the foundations of an early 1800 mill site. - Boating Information: Private boats with electric trolling motors, canoes and other non-motorized boats are allowed on the park's 140-acre lake. (Boats must register). - Fishing: A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

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Lee State Natural Area

Lee State Natural Area is a gateway to the Lynches River, a designated state scenic river. The park en- compasses 2,839 acres of diverse habitat that includes a vast hardwood floodplain forest, numerous artesian springs, a millpond and . Visitor amenities include a campground, nature trails, equestrian facilities and picnic area. The park was originally built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conser- vation Corps, a New Deal program created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to help young men learn new skills and provide jobs. Now it is here for everyone’s enjoyment!

Park Hours For More Information: Th-M 9am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). 487 Loop RD Bishopville, SC 29010 Admissions Phone: (803) 428-5307 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location Seven miles east of Bishopville and one mile off I-20 (exit 123).

General Information Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK

Access to restrooms and hot showers Dump station and laundry facilities available

Electricity and Water: $16-$18/night 25 Campsites available

Equestrian Camping: $16-$18/night 23 Campsites available

Primitive Group Camping: $10-12.50/night Ideal for organized groups up to 100 people. The area has central water and is located near privy toi- lets. Reservations are accepted. To make a primitive group camping reservation, contact the park di- rectly. The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five campers.

Other Attractions - Hiking Trails: The Sandhills and the Artesian Trails are easy half-mile trails. - Boating: Although river access is limited at the park, several boat ramps are located nearby. - Fishing: Children under 14 may fish in the Artesian Lake which has been stocked with catfish. - Equestrian Trail: Lee offers a seven-mile equestrian trail near the show ring and stables.

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Poinsett State Park

Poinsett State Park is located in an outlying area of the Sandhills, yet it is still within the coastal plain. This unique position on the edge of diverse terrain makes for habitat diversity that supports a wide range of floral life. Within the park’s swamp, Sandhills, mountain bluffs and hardwood forests are plants that typically thrive in Upcountry habitats and species that are normally found in Lowcountry habitats. The park’s cabins, picnic shelters and other historic structures are excellent examples of the quality craftsmanship of the Civilian Conservation Corps, which built the park in the 1930s. This 1,000- acre park also features a family campground, equestrian campground, fishing lake, trails and access to the system, which links to adjacent Manchester State Forest.

Park Hours For More Information: Th-M 9am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). 6660 Poinsett Park RD Wedgefield,SC 29168 Admissions Phone: (803) 494-8177 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location Off SC 261, 18 miles southwest of Sumter near Wedgefield.

General Information Pets: Pets are not allowed in the cabins or the cabin areas, but they are allowed in most outdoor are- as provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK

Access to restrooms and hot showers Dump station and laundry facilities available

Electricity and Water: $14/night 25 Campsites available

Walk-in Tent Sites: $9-$10/night 25 Campsites available

Cabins/Villas available as well… 40-105/night.

Other Attractions - Bike Trails: Bike trails are available - Hiking Trails: Certain trails at Poinsett connect to the Palmetto Trail which goes through Manchester State Forest and Mill Creek County Park. - Boating: Private boats are not allowed on the park lake however rental fishing boats are available. - Equestrian Trail: A six- mile equestrian loop trail connects to 15 miles in Manchester State Forest.

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Rivers Bridge State Historic Site

Site of one of the Confederacy’s last stands against Gen. William T. Sherman’s sweep across the South, the earthen fortifications at Rivers Bridge State Historic Site are silent monuments to the fierce resistance that raged there on Feb. 2-3, 1865. The vastly outnumbered Southerners held on for two days, marking the only major resistance the Union army faced as it marched from Georgia through South Carolina, culminating a few weeks later with the burning of Columbia. The war itself ended soon after. Today, Rivers Bridge is on the National Register of Historic Places and is the only state his- toric site in South Carolina that commemorates the Civil War. In addition to picnicking, Rivers Bridge offers educational programs about the battle and military life during the Civil War.

Park Hours For More Information: Th-M 9am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). 325 State Park RD Ehrhardt, SC 29081 Admissions Phone: (803) 267-3675 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location Seven miles southwest of Ehrhardt and 13 miles east of Allendale off SC 641.

General Information Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Restrictions The earthen fortifications at Rivers Bridge State Historic Site are over 130 years old. We ask you to help us ensure that they remain a stark monument for generations to come. When you visit, please stay on the designated path and do not climb, or walk through, the structure or the trenches, as they are very prone to erosion. The use of a metal detector, or relic hunting in any fashion is strictly pro- hibited at Rivers Bridge State Historic Site.

Camping No overnight facilities are available.

Other Attractions - Hiking Trails: The Lupine Interpretive Trail is an easy ½-mile. - Boating: Private boat access to Salkehatchie River is a half-mile from the park. Only canoes and boats with trolling motors allowed on the Salkehatchie River. - Picnic Area and Shelters: Three picnic shelters are available for family or other group gatherings. -Each shelter may be reserved for $25-38/day.

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Santee State Park

Santee State Park serves as headquarters for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers of all kinds from its ideal location near Interstates 95 and 26 on Lake Marion in the nationally known Santee Cooper Country. The 2,500-acre park opened in 1949. Santee State Park is in Orangeburg County on the south shore of Lake Marion, one of the two Santee Cooper lakes (along with Lake Moultrie) that were created when more than 100,000 acres were flooded for electric power. Lake Marion’s flooded forest is across from the park, just one of the natural attractions that make the area a national draw for an- glers (landlocked striped bass fishing was born on the Santee Cooper lakes) and other sportsmen as well as bird watchers, swamp lovers and boaters under power and sail.

Park Hours For More Information: M-S 6am-10pm (year-round). 251 State Park RD Santee, SC 29142 Admissions Phone: (803) 854-2408 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location Off SC 6, three miles northwest of Santee and I-95.

General Information Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Tour and Programs Information: A nature-based boat tour of Lake Marion departs daily from the Tackle Shop at Santee State Park (times may vary). Call Fish Eagle Tours at 803/854-4005 for addition- al information. And remember, group rates are available.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK

Access to restrooms and hot showers Dump station and laundry facilities available

Electricity and Water: $15-$18/night 164 Campsites available

Primitive Group Camping: $10-12.50/night Ideal for organized groups up to 50 people. The area has central water and is located near privy toi- lets. Reservations are accepted. To make a primitive group camping reservation, contact the park di- rectly. The rate increases by $5 increments for each additional five campers.

Cabins/Villas available as well… call for more information!

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Sesquicentennial State Park

This 1,419-acre park, situated in the middle of the sandhills region, features a beautiful 30-acre lake surrounded by trails and picnic areas. The park's proximity to downtown Columbia and three major interstate highways attracts both local residents and travelers. Sesqui is often the site of family reun- ions and group campouts. Interpretive nature programs is a major attraction to the park. The park also contains a two-story log house, dating back to the mid 1700's, which was relocated to the park in 1969. This house is believed to be the oldest building still standing in Richland County. The park was originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 8am-6pm (extended from 7am to 9pm during DST). 9564 Two Notch RD Columbia,SC 29223 Admissions Phone: (803) 788-2706 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location On US 1, 13 miles northeast of Columbia and 3 miles from I-20 and 1.5 mi from I-77.

General Information Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK

Access to restrooms and hot showers Dump station and laundry facilities available

Electricity and Water: $18/night 87 Campsites available

Primitive Group Camping: $10-12.50/night Ideal for organized groups up to 50 people. The area has central water and is located near privy toi- lets. Reservations are accepted. To make a primitive group camping reservation, contact the park di- rectly. The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five campers.

Other Attractions - Bike Trails: Mountain Bike Trail (6.1-mile). - Nature Trails: Sandhills Nature Trail (1.9-miles) and walking/jogging trail (3½ mile) - Boating Information: -Private boat access is not allowed on the park lake. -Boat Rentals: Non-motorized fishing boats rent for $12/day; $2.50/hour. - Fishing: A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. - Picnic Area and Shelters: Five picnic shelters are available for family or other group gatherings. -Each shelter may be reserved for $25-38/day.

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Charles Towne Landing Site

History comes alive at Charles Towne Landing, where Native Americans, English, Africans and Barbadi- ans came together to create the first successful English colony in Carolina in 1670. Interacting with each other and the land, these groups each made important contributions and shaped the history of the region. Visitors can learn more about this history by visiting the park’s unique attractions, includ- ing the ADVENTURE, a reproduction of a 17th-century coastal trading vessel; and the Animal Forest, a natural habitat zoo that displays animals indigenous to Carolina in 1670. Scheduled programming in- cludes archaeological excavations and demonstrations.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 8:30am-5pm (extended to 6pm during Daylight Savings Time). 1500 Old Towne RD Charleston, SC 29407 Admissions Phone: (843) 852-4200 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location West of the Ashley River on SC 171, 3 miles northwest of Charleston at 1500 Old Towne Road.

General Information Pets: Pets are not allowed in the Animal Forest and on the Adventure. However, they are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping No overnight facilities are available.

Other Attractions - Interpretive Trails: 7 miles of paved and unpaved trails for walking or biking along the marsh or through 80 acres of English park-style gardens.

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Cheraw State Park

Cheraw State Park uniquely combines outstanding recreational opportunities: equestrian trails, hiking and biking trails, rustic cabins with full amenities, group camps and family campsites near Lake Juni- per from which you can enjoy boating, sailing and fishing. Cheraw also provides a championship 18- hole golf course designed by Tom Jackson, with a layout so unique that no two fairways are adjacent to the other. The park also federally protects habitats for the threatened Red Cockaded woodpecker and migratory birds. Bring a pair of binoculars so you can see nature’s majesty.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 7am-7pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). 100 State Park RD Cheraw,SC 29520 Admissions Phone: (843) 537-9656 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free Free 2010 admission. Location Four miles south of Cheraw US Hwy 52.

General Information Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Natural Features Cheraw State Recreation Area contains an extensive longleaf pine forest that supports Red-cockaded woodpeckers and significant wetlands with stands of Atlantic white cedar trees.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK Two campgrounds are located near the shores of Lake Jocassee.

Access to restrooms and hot showers 2/3 campgrounds provide water/electricity Dump station and laundry facilities available

Electricity and Water: $16/night 17 Campsites available

Backcountry Camping: $4-$5/night A boat-in camping area is located at the old boat landing on the north side of Lake Juniper. **Drinking water is not available.

Cabins/Villas: $65-102/night Each one-bedroom cabin accommodates up to four people and includes one double bed in the bed- room and a fold-out sofa in living room.

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Colleton State Park

Only five minutes from -I 95, this 35-acre park was originally built as a wayside park in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Campers, fishermen, canoeists and other outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the peaceful and relaxing blackwaters of the Edisto River. Colleton is on a portion of the river that has been designated as an official canoe and kayak trail, which carries paddlers into a rare, natural world of wildlife and scenic beauty. The park hosts the Edisto Riverfest, an annual weekend festival held in June, which offers numerous guided canoe trips, educational programs, workshops, exhibits and mu- sic. Guests also have the opportunity to camp, hike or picnic.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 9am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). 147 Wayside LN Canadys, SC 29433 Admissions Phone: (843) 538-8206 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free Free Admission 2010. Location Located off -I 95, exit 68.

General Information Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK

Access to restrooms and hot showers 2/3 campgrounds provide water/electricity Dump station and laundry facilities available

Electricity and Water: $14/night 25 Campsites available

Primitive Group Camping: $10-$12.50/night The primitive group camping area is ideal for organized groups up to 50 people. The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five campers.

Other Attractions - Interpretive Trails: The Cypress Swamp Trail is a 0.5-mile self-interpretive walking trail. - Boating: Access on the Edisto River is available at a drop off area. A boat ramp is 1/4 mile from park. A canoe trail between Colleton and Givhans Ferry is 23 miles by river and 15 miles by highway. Seven to nine hours paddling time is required for the full distance depending on current. - Fishing: A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

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Edisto Beach State Park

Edisto Beach State Park, located on a remote sea island rich in Native American history, was originally developed in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps. A variety of shells dot the 1.5 mile beach and some of the tallest palmetto trees in the state can be seen throughout the park and . This 1,255-acre park includes a dense maritime forest and an expansive salt marsh where visitors can explore the wonders of nature. The park offers a day-use area for beach access and a four-mile nature trail that winds through the maritime forest with beautiful vistas overlooking the salt marsh. For over- night guests the park offers vacation cabins and a campground.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 8am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). 8377 State Cabin RD Edisto Island,SC 29438 Admissions Phone: (843) 869-2756 $4 per adult / $2.50 SC Seniors / $1.50 Age 15 & Younger

Location On SC 174 at Edisto Island, 50 miles southeast of Charleston off US 17.

General Information Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Natural Features Edisto Beach State Park is a part of the ACE Basin buffer zone around the ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR). The ACE Basin boundaries include the watersheds of the Ashepoo, Comba- hee, and Edisto Rivers.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK

Electricity and Water: $26/night 89 Campsites available

Walk-in Tent Sites: $17-$19/night 5 Campsites available

Cabins/Villas: $72-$99/night Each one-bedroom cabin accommodates up to four people and includes one double bed in the bed- room and a fold-out sofa in living room.

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Givhans Ferry State Park

By land or by water, Givhans Ferry State Park has been a favored destination since the Civilian Conservation Corps built it among the limestone bluffs along the Edisto River in the 1930s. The Edisto is the longest free-flowing blackwater river on the continent, and Givhans Ferry State Park is on the 56-mile stretch known as the Edisto River Canoe and Kayak Trail. It’s at the end of a popular 21- mile paddle from Colleton State Park upstream. Overland travelers used a ferry at the site to go to and from Charleston and the inland in the area’s early days, while the 988-acre park – with its cabins, camping, fishing, scenic beauty and diverse wildlife – attracts local residents and visitors from far afield year round to this day. The park’s riverbanks are protected as a Heritage Trust site because of several species of rare plants that live there.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 9am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). 746 Givhans Ferry Rd. Ridgeville, SC 29472 Admissions Phone: (843) 873-0692 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free

Location Off SC 61, 16 miles west of Summerville.

General Information Pets: Pets are not allowed in the cabins or the cabin areas, but they are allowed in most outdoor are- as provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK

Access to restrooms and hot showers Dump station and laundry facilities available

Electricity and Water: $14/night 25 Campsites available

Primitive Group Camping: $10-$12.50/night The primitive group camping area is ideal for organized groups up to 50 people. The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five campers.

Other Attractions - Nature Trails: The River Bluff Nature Trail is a moderate 1½ miles. - Boating Information: -Boating and Boat Access: Access on the Edisto River is available at a drop off area. -A boat ramp is located three miles from the park. -A canoe trail between Colleton and Givhans Ferry is 23 miles by river and 15 miles by high- way. Seven to nine hours paddling time is required for the full distance depending on current. - Fishing: A valid South Carolina fishing license is required.

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Huntington Beach State Park

Huntington Beach offers its visitors the best preserved beach on the . The park’s fresh- water lagoon, saltmarsh, maritime forest and beach are outstanding examples of the state’s natural coastal environment. These also provide such prime habitat for birds that the park is widely recog- nized as one of the best birding sites along the East Coast. Huntington Beach is also the site of the his- toric “Atalaya” castle. The former winter home and studio of noted American sculptress, Anna Hyatt Huntington, and her husband, Archer Milton Huntington.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 6am-6pm (extended to 10pm during Daylight Savings Time). 16148 Ocean Hwy Murrells Inlet,SC 29576 Admissions Phone: (843) 237-4440 $5 per adult / $3.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger $3.00

Location Located on Hwy 17, 3 mi. S. of Murrells Inlet.

Historical and Natural Information: Atalaya, a National Historic Landmark, stands as monument to the creativity and generosity of Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington. Enjoy a close-up look at the history and mystery of Atalaya.

A noted scholar of Spanish culture and art, Archer Huntington modeled the couple’s winter home in the style of the Moorish architecture of the Spanish Mediterranean coast.

Perhaps the best known "studiers" of wildlife at Huntington Beach State Park are the birders who for years have been coming to see some of the more than 300 species that have been recorded here, giv- ing the park a reputation as a top spot on the East Coast.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK RV 2$24-$36/night

Access to restrooms and hot showers Dump station and laundry facilities available

Electricity and Water: $26/night 107 Campsites available Tent Pads $19/night Primitive Group Camping: $10-$12.50/night The primitive group camping area is ideal for organized groups up to 200 people (10 included in price) The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five campers.

Standard Attractions Available

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Hampton Plantation State Site

Hampton Plantation is a quiet and serene state historic site, but in the 18th and 19th centuries it was a working rice plantation bustling with activity. Interpretive programming at this site focuses on the Lowcountry rice culture and plantation system that shaped the lives of Hampton’s resi- dents. Park interpreters conduct regular tours of the plantation’s Georgian-styled mansion (ca. 1750), an architectural monument to the skills of enslaved African laborers and the social prominence of the Horry, Pinckney, and Rutledge families. Outside the mansion, a historic kitchen building, enormous live oaks, camellia gardens and archeological sites all record the story of the rise and decline of the Lowcountry rice culture. Visitors to Hampton can explore the mansion, wander the grounds or simply stand on the banks of Wambaw Creek and view the remains of centuries-old rice fields, which once stretched almost as far as the eye could reach. Hampton is also an ideal place to discover the sur- rounding Santee Delta’s natural beauty, inspiration of South Carolina’s Poet Laureate, Archibald Rutledge. Hampton Plantation is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Park Hours Ground Hours: From Memorial to Labor Day the park grounds are open daily from 9am-6pm. The re- mainder of the year, the park is open Th-M 9am-6pm.

Mansion Hours: From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the mansion is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The remainder of the year, hours are Thursday through Monday, 1 to 4 p.m. Guided tours are offered on the hour with the last tour at 3 p.m.

Admissions $4 per adult / $2.50 SC Seniors / $3 Age 15 & Younger

Location 16 miles southwest of Georgetown off US 17.

General Information Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Tour and Programs Information: Historic house museum tours, interpreting colonial architecture and rice plantation life, are held Thursday through Monday from 1 to 4 pm.

Camping No overnight facilities are available.

Other Attractions - Interpretive Trails: The two-mile Nature Trail encircles an inland rice field. - Fishing: A valid South Carolina fishing license is required. - Picnic Area and Shelters: A picnic shelter may be reserved for $30-38/day. - Park Store/Gift Shop: The park gift shop offers numerous books on South Carolina history.

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Huntington Island State Park

This popular state park, located near historic Beaufort, is a 5,000-acre secluded barrier island of semi- tropical beauty. As the name implies, the island was once used for hunting deer, raccoon, waterfowl and other small game. As a state park, the island serves as a preserve for its abundant wildlife. With more than four miles of beach, a maritime forest and extensive saltwater marsh, the island is also a retreat for people who love a natural coastal environment. An historic 19th-century lighthouse is Hunting Island’s most popular landmark, where guests can climb to the top for a spectacular view of the coastline. The lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 6am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time) 2555 Sea Island PKWY Hunting Isl., SC 29920 Admissions Phone: (843) 838-2011 $4 per adult / $2.50 SC Seniors / $1.50 Age 15 & Younger Light House Climb $2/visitor Location Hunting Island is 16 miles east of Beaufort on Hwy. 21.

General Information Pets: Pets are not allowed in the cabins or the cabin areas, but they are allowed in most outdoor are- as provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Tour and Programs Information: Barrier Island educational programs and tours of the historic light- house complex are held March through November.

Natural Features Hunting Island is always changing. Migrating creatures in air and sea come and go with the seasons, and the natural forces of erosion constantly re-shape the island.

In addition to some 3,000 acres of salt marsh and more than four miles of beach, a large lagoon, cre- ated by sand dredging in 1968, has become a natural wonderland and home to such unexpected spe- cies as seahorses and barracuda.

The park’s upland areas contain one of the state’s best examples of semi-tropical maritime forest, an- cient sand dunes now dominated by such vegetation as slash pines, cabbage palmetto, and live oak.

Camping: Call 1-866-345-PARK Electric and Water $26/night Tent Pads $19/night

-Bike Trails: "Island Bike/Hike trail” (8 miles) -Nature Trails: 3 trails include a 1-mile trail, a 0.3-mile trail, and a 0.4-mile trail -Boating: A boat ramp provides access to Harbor River and Fripp Inlet. -Fishing: The fishing pier, located at the southern tip of the park, extends 1,120 feet into Fripp Inlet. Where To Go Camping Guide | Unali’yi Lodge 236 Page 50

Little Pee Dee State Park

The blackwaters of the Little Pee Dee River provide a tranquil setting for guests to enjoy at this region- al state park. The river, named for the Pee Dee Indians who once roamed this area, is accessible from the park for fishing or just relaxing. In addition to the river, the park includes a small river swamp, fea- tures of the Sandhills region and a tract of a Heritage Trust Site, which includes a Carolina Bay. Diverse ecosystems, from the flood plain along the river’s edge to the dry sandy areas, provide habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. This 835-acre park includes a campground, natural trail and picnic area. The park’s 54-acre Lake Norton offers anglers the opportunity to try their luck for bream, bass and catfish. Located near I-95, the park is popular with interstate travelers.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 9am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time). 1298 State Park RD Dillon, SC 29536 Admissions Phone: (843) 774-8872 $2 per adult / $1.25 SC Seniors / Age 15 & Younger Free Free Admission 2010 Location Off SC 57 on State Park Road, 11 miles southeast of Dillon (exits 190 & 193 off I-95)

General Information Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Camping For reservations, call 1-866-345-PARK

Electricity and Water: $12-$13/night 32 Campsites available

Walk-in Tent Sites: $9-$10/night 18 Campsites available

Primitive Group Camping: $10-$12.50/night The primitive group camping area is ideal for organized groups (10 included in price). The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five campers.

Other Attractions - Nature Trails: The Beaver Pond Nature Trail can be accessed from the park road or from the camp ground. This 1.3-mile trail to a beaver pond loops back to the original point of entry. - Boating Information: -A boat ramp provides private boat access to the park lake. Gas motors are not allowed. -Boat Rentals: Non-motorized fishing boats rent for $15/day. -Canoes and kayaks rent for $8/half day and $15/day. - Fishing: Fishing may be enjoyed in the park’s 54-acre lake or in the waters of the Pee Dee River.

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Myrtle Beach State Park

Located in the heart of the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach State Park is one of the most popular public beaches along the South Carolina coast. This 312-acre oceanfront park plays a major role in preserving and maintaining a portion of the natural heritage of South Carolina’s coastline. This traditional state park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and has the distinction of being the first state park open to the public in South Carolina. The park includes a campground, cabins, nearly a mile of beach, picnic areas, a fishing pier and nature center. In addition, a nature trail provides a rare opportunity to see one of the last stands of maritime forest on the northern coast of South Carolina. Because of this distinction, the forest has been declared a Heritage Trust Site.

Park Hours For More Information: M-Su 6am-6pm (extended to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time) 4401 South Kings Hwy. Myrtle Beach, SC 29575 Admissions Phone: (843) 238-5325 $4 per adult / $2.50 SC Seniors / $1.50 Age 15 & Younger

Location Four miles south of Myrtle Beach on US Business 17.

General Information Pets: Pets are not allowed in the apartments, cabins or lodging areas, but they are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint.

Tour and Programs Information: Enjoy Coastal Appreciation Programs held Tuesday through Saturday in June and July. Whether you are a visitor or a resident, our fascinating and exciting programs are perfect excursions for all ages. Learn about whales, sharks, sea turtles; catch a crab; search for shells; touch a snake and more. Programs are free with park admission.

Natural Features The maritime forest has been declared a Heritage Trust Site.

Camping Call 1-866-345-PARK for current camping opportunities.

Electricity and Water: $23-$25/night 302 Campsites available

Cabins/Villas available as well… call for more information!

Other Attractions - Nature Trails: The "Sculptured Oak Nature Trail" provides a rare opportunity to see one of the last stands of maritime forest on the northern coast of South Carolina. - Fishing: From Pier - Daily Fee: $4.50 12+; $3.82 SC senior; free for children age 11 and younger.

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Camp Moultrie

Description: Camp Moultrie is located on Lake Moultrie just outside Moncks Corner on Lake Moultrie. The Camp is available for year round use, and offers a great opportunity for Boy Scout canoeing and sailing activities. It is also a great location for Family Campouts. Each campsite features a shelter, most campsites have water, all campsites feature a fire ring and a charcoal pit. Each campsite is centrally located to the central showers and a latrine facility.

Directions: Take I-26 to Highway 52. Take Highway 52 to Moncks Corner, continue over the Dennis C. Bishop Bridge (over the Tail Race Canal) then veer left (staying on 52) towards St. Stephen and Florence. Approximately 1.5 miles turn left on Powerhouse Road (sign reads Jeffries Power Station) towards the "Naval Recreation Area - Short Stay". Continue, and follow next sign and turn right, go to the end of this road and enter gate onto dirt road to enter Camp Moultrie.

Note: If you get to the Blueflame Gas Building you just missed the turn to Powerhouse Road.

For weekend camp reservations: (843) 763-0305

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Camp Ho Non Wah

Reservation Phone (843) 763-0305 Address 1025 Sam Rittenburg Blvd. Charleston, SC 29407 Camp Phone (843) 559-9302 Camp Address 2609 Boy Scout Rd. Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487 Website www.campHNW.com Camp Bill Dunn Directions In Charleston, SC, take Hwy 700 (Maybank Hwy) south toward Rockville, SC; approximately 20 miles south of Charleston. Highway markers at Wappoo Cut, Maybank Highway and Main Road, Johns Island and 1/4 mile from Boy Scout Rd. *To request a copy of the Camp HNW Resource CD, which includes all forms, promotional materials, and other information, please contact the Council Office (Attn: James Barton) at the address above.

...and trust us, you WON’T be disappointed!

Facility Information

Acreage 142 Adirondacks Yes, 2 sites New Shirmer and Matiqua RV Setups Yes, In the Family Cabins area only (must have permission from the ranger to bring an RV) An additional fee may apply. Tent Sites 8 Cabins 3 – Two bedroom Cabins Dining Air Conditioned Dining Hall Water 3 Water Fronts - Lake, River, Swimming Pool Camping Handicapped Long Term Weekend Camping Water Sports Canoes, Motor Boats, Row Boats, Sail Boats, Swimming, Boardsailing Archery, Black Powder, Rifle, Shotgun Other Programs Hiking, Nature Trails, Advanced Indian Lore, TRIBE – 1st Year Camper Program, C.O.P.E. Cub Scouts Family Camping, Parent & Pal Resident Camp, Webelos Adventure Camp Off-Season Camping Off Season Camping is available to units by reservations with the council office. Camp Equipment Camp equipment may be reserved in advance by reservation with the council office.

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Short-term Camping Rules and Fees

 Each Unit must report to the Camp Ranger upon arrival (Arrivals should be no later than 9 pm or earlier than 7 am without prior arrangements being made.)  Each unit must have proper Adult supervision (as per guide to Safe Scouting).  No Alcoholic beverages or controlled substance are allowed in camp.  Do not leave fires unattended at any time.  Four (4) units not exceeding 100 total campers in camping area (Tribe).  All equipment must be carried to campsite if camping in Troop Sites (in Camp).  No vehicles are to be driven in camp past the parking area.  Central Showers are not available for short term camping.  Parking lot latrine is closed from October 31 to March 15 (for winterizing); latrines are available in campsites and Trading Post.  Fishing is allowed only on fishing pier under proper supervision.  No personal boats can be launched at camp (can launch at Cherry Point boat ramp).  No unattended boats can be tied to the floating dock (you must be at camp with your boat).  No horseplay or throwing rocks along the rip rap.

To help cover the cost of insurance, utilities, maintenance, and general services of council property a fee of $1.00 per person per day or $2.00 per person per weekend (Friday Evening-Sunday Evening). Fee should be paid to the ranger before leaving. He will issue a receipt.

Fee Item Per Day Item Comments

$5.00 Canoes *see below $3.00 Sail boats On Council Property

$1.00 Tents On Council property (2 person) $1.00 Canoes On Council Property

$1.50 Cabins Per Person, per night

 *Canoes – Eight (8) max number available off council property.  *Canoes must be transported on approved canoe trailer only.  Application to use Aquatic Equipment is required for any aquatic equipment.

Please find the Camp Ho Non Wah Leader’s Manual in SECTION 7 of this guide.

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Other Local Area Council Camps

Camp Old Indian – Travelers Rest, SC

Blue Ridge Council PO Box 6628 Greenville, SC 29606

Phone: (864) 233-8363 Fax: Not Available

Camp Phone: (864) 895-8837 Camp Address: 601 Callahan Mountain Rd. Travelers Rest, SC 29690

Website: www.blueridgecouncil.org

Camp Coker - Society Hill, SC

Pee Dee Area Council PO Box 268, 702 South Coit St. Florence, SC 29503

Phone: (843) 662-6306 Fax: (843) 669-4284

Camp Phone: (843) 378-4646 Camp Address: Rt 2, Box 214 Society Hill, SC 29593

Website: www.pdac-bsa.org

Camp Barstow - Batesburg, SC

Indian Waters Council PO Box 144, 715 Betsy Dr. Columbia, SC 29202

Phone: (803) 750-9868 Fax: not available

Camp Phone: (803) 445-3150 Camp Address: Rt. 13, Box 294C Batesburg, SC 29006

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Council Camps of N. Carolina

NOTICE: Please be advised that the information in the following section is by no means an adequate representation of the camps in North Carolina. It is only meant to provide a general overview of the multitude of possibilities.

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Camp Bob Hardin Camp Daniel Boone Saluda, NC Canton, NC

Palmetto Council Daniel Boone Council PO Box 6249 PO Box 7626 Spartanburg, SC 29304 Asheville, NC 28802

Phone: (864) 585-4391 Phone: (828) 254-6189 Fax: (864) 585-7751 Fax: (828) 252-4818

Camp Phone: (828) 749-5381 Camp Phone: (828) 648-0435 Camp Address: 805 Scout Camp Rd. Camp Address: 3647 Little East Fork Rd. Saluda, NC 28773 Canton, NC 28716

Website: www.Palemtto-BSA.org Website: www.DanielBooneCouncil.org

Distance from Charleston: 4 Hours Distance from Charleston: 5.5 Hours

Camp Bud Schiele Camp Grimes Rutherfordton , NC Nebo, NC

Peidmont Council Mecklenburg County Council PO Box 1059 1410 East 7th St. Gastonia, NC 28053 Charlotte, NC 28204

Phone: (704) 864-2694 Phone: (704) 333-5471 Fax: (704) 867-2046 Fax: Not Available

Camp Phone: (828) 287-2299 Camp Phone: Not Available Camp Address: 668 Boy Scout Rd. Camp Address: Route 1, Box 761 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Nebo, NC 28761

Website: www.PiedmontCouncil.com Website: www.bsa-mcc.org

Distance from Charleston: 5 Hours Distance from Charleston: 5.5 Hours Bonner Scout Reservation Blounts Creek, NC

East Carolina Council PO Box 1698 Phone: (252) 522-1521 Kinston, NC 28503 Fax: (252) 522-9707

Camp Phone: (252) 946-4085 Camp Address: 419 Boy Scout Rd. Blounts Creek, NC 27814

Website: www.eccbsa.org

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John J Barnhardt Woodfield Scout Reservation New London, NC Asheboro, NC

Central North Carolina Council 32252 Hwy 24-27, PO Box 250 PO Box 29046 Albermarle, NC 28002 Greensboro, NC 27429

Phone: (704) 982-0141 Phone: (336) 378-9166 Fax: (704) 982-0262 Fax: (336) 378-9169

Camp Phone: (702) 422-3025 Camp Phone: (336) 625-9944 Camp Address: 44184 Cannon Rd. Camp Address: 491 Woodfield Scout Trail New London, NC 28127 Asheboro, NC 27203

Website: www.CentralNCbsa.com Website: www.bsaonsc.org

Distance from Charleston: 4.5 Hours Distance from Charleston: 4.5 Hours Cherokee Scout Reservation Raven Knob Yanceyville, NC Mount Airy, NC

Old North State Council Old Hickory Council PO Box 29046 6600 Silas Creek Pkwy Greensboro, NC 27429 Winston Salem, NC 27106

Phone: (336) 378-9166 Phone: (336) 760-2900 Fax: (336) 378-9169 Fax: (336) 760-4222

Camp Phone: (336) 694-6440 Camp Phone: (336) 352-4307 Camp Address: 3296 Boy Scout Camp Rd Camp Address: 328 Raven Knob Rd. Yanceyville, NC 27379 Mount Airy, NC 27030

Website: www.bsaonsc.org Website: www.OldHickoryCouncil.org

Distance from Charleston: 5.5 Hours Distance from Charleston: 6.5 Hours

Camp Durant Camp Tuscarora Carthage, NC Four Oaks, NC

Occoneechee Council Tuscarora Council PO Box 41229 Phone: (919) 872-4884 PO Box 1436 Phone: (919) 734-1714 Raleigh, NC 27629 Fax: (919) 872-1159 Goldsboro, NC 27530 Fax: Not Available

Camp Phone: (910) 948-2382 Camp Phone: (919) 934-9542 Camp Address: 4637 Old Carthage Rd. Camp Address: 1433 Scout Rd. Carthage, NC 28327 Four Oaks, NC 27524

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Council Camps of Georgia

NOTICE: Please be advised that the information in the following section is by no means an adequate representation of the camps in Georgia. It is only meant to provide a general overview of the multitude of possibilities.

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Camp Blue Heron Bert Adams Scout Reservation Riceboro, GA Covington, GA

Coastal Empire Council 11900 Abercom Ext. 1800 Circle 75 Parkway Savannah, Ga. 31420 Atlanta, Ga. 30339

Phone: (912) 927-7272 Phone: (770) 989-8820 Fax: (912) 920-4030 Fax: Not Available

Camp Phone: (912) 884-9473 Camp Phone: (770) 786-3600 Camp Address: 1, Box 263-B Camp Address: 218 Boy Scout Rd. Riceboro, Ga. 31323 Covington, Ga. 30209

Website: www.BSASavannah.org Website: www.AtlantaBSA.org

Distance from Charleston: 2.5 Hours Distance from Charleston: 5.5. Hours

Camp Linwood Hayne Camp Rainey Mountain Augusta, GA Clayton, GA

Georgia-Carolina Council Northeast Georgia Council 1804 Gordon Hwy PO Box 399 Augusta, Ga. 30904 Jefferson, Ga. 30549

Phone: (888) 215-4095 Phone: (800) 699-8806 Fax: (706) 733-0765 Fax: Not Available

Camp Phone: (706) 798-2693 Camp Phone: (706) 782-3733 Camp Address: 4455 Old Savannah Rd. Camp Address: 1494 Rainey Mountain Rd. Augusta, Ga. 30906 Clayton, Ga. 30525

Website: www.GaCaCouncil.org Website: www.NeGa-BSA.org

Distance from Charleston: 3.5 Hours Distance from Charleston: 4 Hours

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Woodruff Scout Reservation Thunder Scout Reservation Blairsville, GA Molena, GA

Atlanta Area Council 1800 Circle 75 Parkway PO Box 173 Atlanta, Ga. 30339 Griffin, Ga. 30224

Phone: (770) 989-8820 Phone: (770) 227-4556 Fax: Not Available Fax: (770) 227-9125

Camp Phone: (706) 745-4667 Camp Phone: (706) 646-2255 Camp Address: 10387 Boy Scout Rd. Camp Address: 1166 Dripping Rock Rd. Blairsville, Ga. 30512 Molena, Ga. 30258

Website: www.AtlantaBSA.org Website: www.ThunderBSA.org

Distance from Charleston: 6.5. Hours Distance from Charleston: 7.5. Hours

Camp Benjamin Hawkins Scoutland Byron, GA Gainsville, GA

Central Georgia Council Northeast Georgia Area Council 4335 Confederate Way PO Box 399 Macon, Ga. 31217 Jefferson, Ga. 30549

Phone: (800) 272-9386 Phone: (800) 699-8806 Fax: (478) 745-2686 Fax: (706) 693-4849

Camp Phone: (478) 956-5629 Camp Phone: (770) 297-8114 Camp Address: 2251 Boy Scout Rd. Camp Address: 3685 Looper Lake Rd Byron, Ga. 31008 Gainesville, Ga. 30506

Website: Not Available Website: www.NeGa-BSA.org

Distance from Charleston: 5.5. Hours Distance from Charleston: 7 Hours

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Camp Sidney Dew Frank G. Lumpkin Armuchee, GA Lagrange, GA

Northwest Georgia Council Chatahoochee Council 501 Broad Street, 3rd Floor 1710 Buena Vista Rd. Rome, Ga. 30162 Columbus, Ga. 31906

Phone: (706) 235-5545 Phone: (706) 327-2634 x19 Fax: (706) 290-1765 Fax: (706) 327-3622

Camp Phone: (706) 234-2393 Camp Phone: (706) 845-8424 Camp Address: 3624 Everett Springs Rd. Camp Address: 2818 Antioch Rd Armuchee, Ga. 30105 Lagrange, Ga. 30240

Website: www.nwgabsa.org Website: www.Chattahoochee-BSA.org

Distance from Charleston: 7 Hours Distance from Charleston: 7 Hours

Pine Mountain Camp Chase S. Osborn West Point, GA Sylvester, GA

Chatahoochee Council Southwest Georgia Council 1710 Buena Vista Rd. 930 W. Oglethorpe Blvd. Columbus, Ga. 31906 Albany, Ga. 31701

Phone: (706) 327-2634 x19 Reservation Phone: (229) 436-7226 Fax: (706) 327-3622 Fax: Not Available

Camp Phone: (706) 645-1682 Camp Phone: (912) 776-2497 Camp Address: 565 Boy Scout Rd. Camp Address: 480 Camp Osborn Rd. West Point, Ga. 31833 Sylvester, Ga. 31791

Website: www.Chattahoochee-BSA.org Website: Not Available

Distance from Charleston: 7 Hours Distance from Charleston: 7 Hours Camp Tolochee Brunswick, GA

Southwest Georgia Council PO Box 718 Phone: (912) 283-6016 Waycross, Ga. 31502 Fax: (912) 283-6019

Camp Phone: (912) 267-7624 Camp Address: 133 Ashley Marsh Dr. Brunswick, Ga. 31525

Distance from Charleston: 4 Hours

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Florida High Adventure Sea Base

Address: 73800 Overseas Hwy Islamorada, Fl. 33036 Phone: (305) 664-4173 Website: www.bsaSeaBase.org

Base Description: Depending on the adventure booked, participants may be camping on an island, sleeping on sailboats, or staying in air conditioned dorms. Base living includes cafeteria style food ser- vice, showers, laundry, and ship's store. The National Florida Sea Base is owned and operated by the National Council of the to offer unique educational aquatic programs toour members. Located in Islamorada, the heart of the Florida Keys, the near shore reefs offer unparalleled opportunities for long term and short term programs year round. Our new Conference facilities are uti- lized for youth and adult Scouting Conferences and non-Scouting groups when available.

The Florida Keys are the home of a fabulous new experience for older boy scouts; the Florida Sea Base. This gigantic facility is equipped with a wide range of aquatics equipment and instructors certified to demonstrate the use of this equipment. Along its 300-foot dock, is a large assortment of sailing craft ranging from 14 to 65 feet long. So, what can you do at Sea Base? An adventurous scout can experi- ence windsurfing, motorboating, canoeing, deep sea fishing, lobstering, studying oceanography, or re- searching marine biology. It's all happening at the Florida Sea Base.

Out Island Adventure This expedition combines a two day sailing adventure with a four day primitive island campout. At the Sea Base your crew will learn about snorkeling, pier fishing, how to sail windsurfers and sunfish. On the island you will experience fishing, snorkeling, canoeing, sailing, motorboating. This opportunity ofa lifetime will let a scout fish for his own dinner, or explore uncharted reefs.

Coral Reef Sailing Adventure During this adventure the scouts make up the crew on a forty-one foot sailing yacht. Since you are the crew, you make all the decisions in when and what you do during your trip. You can decide to visit his- toric Key West or explore the fabulous natural reefs of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. During your Sailing Adventure you will learn about undersea life and the fragile Florida ecosystem. Some crews enjoy trolling the waters for fighting sport fish, while others enjoy competitions with other crews. The decision is yours, but whatever you decide be prepared to have fun.

SCUBA Certification This course will allow any scout interested in SCUBA diving to get his certification. A certified Sea Base instructor will teach the group in a specially designed diving pool and then in the clear Atlantic waters. In their free time scouts can fish or wind surf, and spend their evenings at delicious luaus. In order to earn the certification, a scout must complete three open water dives, which are completed during the rest of the session. After these dives are completed each scout is then a certified scuba diver.

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Northern Tier Bases

Address: PO Box 509 Ely, Mn. 55731 Phone: (218) 365-4811 Website: www.ntier.org

Base Description: In 1923, Carlos S. Chase first led a group of Boy Scouts into the Boundary Waters - Quetico Provincial Park area and Northern Tier National High Adventure Programs were born. During the next few years, these trips grew in popularity and by 1926, BWCA/Quetico canoe programs were officially adopted as the "Region Ten Canoe Trails" project. In 1942, the Hod Ludlow Lodge was dedicat- ed and the base became known as "Charles L. Sommers Wilderness Canoe Trails". The camp became a National High Adventure Base in 1972. In 1973, the first base in Canada was established at Bissett, Manitoba and it was followed a few years later with the base in Atikokan, Ontario. The three bases are now collectively known as the Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases.

The Sioux and Chippewa once traveled this northern lake country. French-Canadian trappers followed, their canoes laden with furs. Headquartered in the beautiful Lake Superior-Quetico Provincial Park boundary waters of Minnesota,Ontario and northern Wisconsin, the Northern Tier offers wilderness canoeing expeditions and programs featuring sailing, fishing, and winter camping.

From May through September Northern Tier is the place to find the world's finest canoeing. During these canoe trips, campers will stop to fish the crystal clear waters, then set-up camp along the shore. When you finish your journey, the Northern Tier Base will provide hot showers and a great meal. In the winter, December through March a winter camping program at OKPIK is yours to enjoy. This program can include skiing, snowshoeing, snow camping, and winter ecology.

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Maine High Adventure Base

Address: HCR 74, Box 69 Whiting, Me. 04691 Phone: (800) 763-4499 Website: www. MaineHighAdventure.org

Base Description: Maine High Adventure is a challenging outdoor program offered by the Boy Scouts of America. Each summer hundreds of Scouts and Explorers enjoy unique backcountry experiences in northern Maine. The area encompasses Mount Katahdin, the Allagash Waterway, a portion of the Ap- palachian Trail and the Penobscot watershed - more than 10,000 square miles of the north Maine woods which remains much as Henry David Thoreau saw it 140 years ago. A highly proficient guide is assigned to help each crew enjoy a successful adventure. Although your trek will involve the areas de- scribed above, your initial destination is our base camp operation - Matagamon Scout Base, which is located at the northeast corner of Baxter State Park on Grand Lake Matagamon.

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Philmont Scout Ranch

Address: Rt 1, Box 35 Cimarron, NM, 87714 Phone: (505) 376-2281 Website: http://www.philmont.com

Base Description: Philmont Scout Ranch is a National High Adventure Base, owned and operated by the BoyScouts of America. Philmont is large, comprising 137,493 acres or about 215 square miles of rugged mountain wilderness in the Sangre de Cristo (Blood of Christ) range of the Rockies. 32 staffed camps and 50 unstaffed camps are operated by the ranch. Philmont has high mountains which domi- nate rough terrain with an elevation ranging from 6,500 to 12,441 feet.

Deep in the Heart of Cimarron, New Mexico, sits the most famous scout ranch; Philmont. In the 137,493 acres of Philmont, a scout can experience many High Adventure opportunities such as a rug- ged backpacking trek or a winter cross-country ski expedition. Along these treks through the Sangre De Christo Mountains, a scout may see one of many landmarks such as the Tooth of Time or the 12,441- foot high Mount Baldy Backpacking expeditions often days include such activities as horseback riding, gold-panning, trout fishing, conservation projects, mountaineering training, rock climbing, and the ever popular burro racing. Especially challenging are climbs of Mt. Baldy and the spectacular Tooth of Time.

High Adventure Expedition Length of trek is 12 days, basic skill theme is backpacking. The expedition are scheduled for mid-June to late August. Skills learned - rock climbing, archeology and blacksmithing. Age requirements is 14 by January 1 or completion of the grade prior to participation.

Cavalcades Length of Trek 8 days. Basic Trek Theme Horseback riding and the members get the opportunity to see some of Philmont's most scenic trails. Calvalcade participants acquire riding and packing skills long in use on the American West. The cavalcades are scheduled for mid-June to mid-August. Age require- ments is 14 by January 1 or completion of the grade prior to participation.

Rayado Trek This is an outdoor program is designed for experienced older Scouts and Explorer. The program is un- paralleled for developing outdoor leadership, group dynamic, wilderness problem solving and ad- vanced outdoor skills. Age requirements is 14 by January 1 of the year.

There are other programs for selected individual such as the Trail Crew Program (18 days of conserva- tion projects followed by a regular 10 day High Adventure expedition; no fee charged).

The Ranch Hand Program is where Scouts with knowledge of horsemanship can expand their skills (8 days of horse program and eight days of a special cavalcade; no fee charged).

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Hiking Trails, Lakes, Rivers, and Specialized Camping Facilities

Coastal Hiking Trails

Bear Island Wildlife Management Area Nearby City: Charleston, SC Length: 4.75 miles Skill Level: Easy Duration: 1 to 3 Days Season: October through early spring

Trail Description: Up to three day's worth of hiking along old dikes in waterfowl-rich coastal marshes and through adjoining woodlands. Bear Island Wildlife Management Area features the state’s largest expanse of publicly owned and easily accessible marshland in the state. The hiking areas are closed from Novem- ber 1 through January 20, and on Sundays year-round.

Combahee Unit, ACE Basin Nearby City: Beaufort, SC Length: 3 miles Skill Level: Easy Duration: Half a day Season: Fall, winter, spring

Trail Description: Half a day's walk through the wetlands of the Combahee River basin, in the Combahee Unit of the ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge. This is a good trail for viewing waterfowl of all kinds. The trail runs on dikes among canals left over from the region’s rice-growing days. Beginning at the parking area, it first passes between green, duckweed-covered ponds, but quickly reaches a lovely canal. Cross the canal on a wooden bridge and turn left (southeast) onto the dike path. The tea-black waters of the canal on the left beautifully set off the white spider lilies overhanging it.

Donnelly Wildlife Management Area Nearby City: Charleston, SC Length: 2.5 miles Skill Level: Easy Duration: Half a day Season: Late winter and early spring

Trail Description: A walk along Boynton Nature Trail through forest and along dikes in the old ricefields of the former Mary's Island Plantation. Donnelly teems with natural attractions, including waterfowl, wild- flowers, wild turkeys, whitetail deer, and alligators. Donnelley Wildlife Management Area is in the heart of South Carolina’s 350,000-acre ACE (Ashepoo, Combahee, and Edisto rivers) Basin, one of the East Coast’s largest undeveloped areas of estuaries and associated wetlands. Donnelley is a wildlife manage- ment area owned and operated by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Bald eagles, tur- key vultures, ospreys, wood storks, gallinules, coots, cormorants, eastern kingbirds, red-winged black- birds, anhingas, and varieties of geese, grebes, loons, terns, vireos, ducks, sparrows, wrens, mergansers, warblers, hawks, herons, and many others make Donnelly WMA a mother lode of birds. Alligators, turtles, frogs, and otters populate the waterways; and the woods are filled with white-tailed deer!

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Bull Island Nearby City: Charleston, SC Length: 2 miles Skill Level: Easy Duration: Day Hike Season: Late Fall, winter, early spring

Trail Description: A day's hike through forest and wetlands and along beaches on a barrier island. Ex- pect alligators and an infinite variety of birds. Bull Island is a major component of the Cape Romain Na- tional Wildlife Refuge. Accessible only by boat, it is remote and permanently sheltered from develop- ment. It is not sheltered from the elements, however. The storm surge from in 1989 washed completely over the island. Nature will need centuries to repair the damage to the island’s glo- rious maritime forest of loblolly pine and live oak. And nature will get the chance, because refuge man- agers have decided to let the island recover at its own pace.

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge Nearby City: Savannah, SC Length: 8 miles Skill Level: Easy Duration: Half a day Season: Autumn and spring

Trail Description: Half a day's hike through beautiful marshes. Magnificent alligators and a great varie- ty of bird life add spice. The dikes crisscrossing the ponds, pools, and marshes make for especially love- ly—and easy—hiking. The trail connects numerous hardwood hammocks. There is a good chance of encountering great horned owls here at any time. During migration periods, warblers are seen in great numbers and in great variety. On the refuge, rice birds like bobolinks and red-winged blackbirds are very numerous, as is the boat-tailed grackle. Cormorants, anhingas, herons, egrets, and common moorhens are often seen; purple gallinules and least bitterns are seen often here in summer, but sel- dom elsewhere in South Carolina. The stars of the show, however, are the alligators. They range from small fellows of a foot or two in length to big guys more than 10 feet long. They are quite numerous.

Huntington Beach State Park Nearby City: Myrtle Beach, SC Length: 9 miles Skill Level: Easy Duration: Day Hike Season: Year round

Trail Description: A day hike through freshwater and saltwater marshes, pristine sandy beaches, and maritime forests in one of the state's most generous bird habitats. Huntington Beach State Park is a relatively secluded and well-preserved 2,500-acre jewel tucked into South Carolina’s otherwise highly developed Grand Strand coastal area. It is the largest expanse of undeveloped beach with easy public access along the state’s upper coast. The Sandpiper Pond Trail provides you with a pleasant journey through layers of coastal ecosystems. From the parking lot for the salt marsh boardwalk, begin by strolling out on the boardwalk, over spartina grass and black pluffmud laced with oysters, to an obser- vation deck midway along, and then beyond to the pier abutting Oaks Creek.

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Santee Coastal Reserve Nearby City: Georgetown, SC Length: 8 miles Skill Level: Easy Duration: Day Hike Season: Late winter, early spring

Trail Description: Half a day's walk through a delightful mix of freshwater and saltwater coastal sys- tems. The 24,000-acre Santee Coastal Reserve, located on the south side of the huge Santee River Del- ta, offers maritime forest, great expanses of rice field wetlands, and paths bordering the Intracoastal Waterway and the South Santee River. Santee Coastal Reserve is a birder’s paradise—almost 300 avian species have been spotted here. The reserve provides great wintering ground for several duck species and serves as a permanent residence for brown pelicans, mottled ducks, wood ducks, black-bellied plovers, pine and yellow-throated warblers, Carolina and marsh wrens, coots, and many birds of prey, including bald eagles and a large concentration of ospreys. Shorebirds, swallow-tailed kites, herons, egrets and ibis are plentiful. Large turkey buzzards haunt the trees bordering the marshlands. But birds are not the only wildlife here. Alligators prowl the waters, and white-tailed deer, feral hogs, and many small mammals frequent the woodlands and marshes.

Swamp Fox Trail Nearby City: Charleston, SC Length: 42 miles Skill Level: Easy Duration: 3 to 4 Days Season: Late fall, winter, early spring

Trail Description: A long level, three-or-four day backpack through typical coastal pine forest and swampy wetlands. With a variety of hardwoods scattered through a forest largely made up of longleaf pines, the Swamp Fox Trail offers attractive fall foliage, good views of wintering birds, and a beautiful array of springtime wild flowers. Flowers and other attractive foliage and wildlife are also present throughout the summer months, but heat, humidity, redbugs, ticks, and mosquitoes make the trail somewhat less appealing from May through September. In general, the trail is well marked and the surface makes for easy walking. Most of the Swamp Fox Trail is grassy or covered with pine straw, alt- hough the trail occasionally passes along old dirt logging roadbeds. At times, the grass can become ra- ther high, and the trail can be difficult after heavy rains, when paths through low-lying areas become submerged or quite muddy. Passage through wet areas is, however, facilitated by numerous footbridg- es, boardwalks, and mounted split plank logs.

Historic Charleston Trails The Siege of Charleston and The Charleston Trail of Freedom are two trails for those interested in learning the history of Downtown Charleston. These two trails take you past the homes, churches and markers that tell the story of Charleston’s role in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. For more infor- mation, please see the Camp Program Director upon arrival at camp. Transportation will be not be provided to Downtown Charleston. Trails vary in distance from 7 miles to 12 miles.

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Military Bases

When traveling long distances on high adventure tours or transporting Scouts interstate, military bases are excellent place to stay overnight. Bases are often times willing to offer scouts a roof to sleep under and showers to clean up in. In addition, if you arrive early enough tours of the facility can usually be arranged. Oftentimes, scouts may be permitted to use cafeterias where meals can be obtained at a very reasonable price (Air Force Bases particularly accommodative in regards to feeding scouts).

The best way to make contact with military base is to phone a particular facility and ask to speak to public relations officer. This officer will either personally make arrangements for group (depending on the size of the facility) or will pass responsibility onto a designated scouting liaison.

Coast Guard Elizabeth City Support Center, Elizabeth City, NC………………………………………………………… 919-399-3941 Yorktown Coast Guard Reserve Training Center, Yorktown, VA………………………………….. 804-898-3500

Army/National Guard Fort Benning, Columbus, GA……………………………………………………………………………………….. 404-544-1011 Fort Gordon, Augusta, GA…………………………………………………………………………………………… 404-791-0110 Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, GA…………………………………………………………………………… 912-352-5500 Fort McPherson, Atlanta, GA………………………………………………………………………………………. 404-752-2980 Fort Stewert, Hinesville, GA………………………………………………………………………………………… 912-767-4231 Fort Bragg, Fayetteville,NC…………………………………………………………………………………………. 919-396-0011 Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC…………………………………………………………………………………………. 803-751-7511 Fort A.P. Hill, Bowling Green, VA…………………………………………………………………………………. 804-633-5041 Arlington Hall, Station, VA………………………………………………………………………………………….. 202-692-6200 Fort Belvior, (South of Washington DC), VA ……………………………………………………………….. 804-878-5251 Cameron Station, Alexandria, VA………………………………………………………………………………… 202-545-6700 Fort Eustis, Williamsburg/Newport News, VA…………………………………………………………….. 804-878-5251 Fort Lee, Petersburg, VA…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 804-734-1011 Fort Monroe, Hampton, VA………………………………………………………………………………………… 804-727-2111 Fort Myer, Arlington, VA…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 202-693-1193 Fort Pickett, Blackstone,VA…………………………………………………………………………………………. 804-292-7231 Vint Hill Farms, (South of Washington DC), VA……………………………………………………………. 703-347-6000

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Marine Corps Albany MC Logistics Base, Albany, GA…………………………………………………………………………. 912-439-5000 Cherry Point MCAS, New Bern, NC……………………………………………………………………………… 919-466-2811 Camp Lejune, Jacksonville, NC…………………………………………………………………………………….. 919-451-1113 New River MCAS, Jacksonville, NC………………………………………………………………………………. 919-455-6554 Beaufort MCAS, Beaufort, SC………………………………………………………………………………………. 803-846-2111 Parris Island MC Recruit Depot, Beaufort, SC………………………………………………………………. 803-525-2111 Henderson Hall, (South of Washington DC), VA………………………………………………………….. 202-649-2013 Quantico MC D&E Comand, (South of Washington DC), VA………………………………………… 202-640-2121

Air Force Langley AFB, Hampton, VA…………………………………………………………………………………………. 804-764-9990 Moody AFB, Valdosta, GA…………………………………………………………………………………………… 912-333-4211 Robins AFB, Macon, GA………………………………………………………………………………………………. 912-926-1113 Pope AFB, Fayetteville, NC………………………………………………………………………………………….. 919-394-0001 Seymore Johnson AFB, Raleigh, NC…………………………………………………………………………….. 919-736-0000 Charleston AFB, Charleston, SC…………………………………………………………………………………… 803-566-5584

Navy Atlanta NAS, Atlanta, GA…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 404-424-8811 Kings Bay NSB, (North of Jacksonville, FL), GA…………………………………………………………….. 912-673-2000 Navy Supply Corps School, Athens, GA……………………………………………………………………….. 404-549-6620 Charleston Navy Base, Charleston, SC…………………………………………………………………………. 803-743-4111 Dam Neck Fleet CTC, Virginia Beach, VA……………………………………………………………………… 804-425-2000 Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base, Newport News, VA…………………………………………….. 804-464-7000 Norfork Navy Base, Norfork, VA………………………………………………………………………………….. 804-444-1521 Norfork Naval Shipyard, Norfork, VA………………………………………………………………………….. 804-393-3000 Oceana NAS, Virginia Beach, VA………………………………………………………………………………….. 804-425-2000 Yorktown Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, VA……………………………………………………….. 804-887-4000

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USS Yorktown

Located on historic Charleston Harbor, Patriots Point is home to USS Yorktown (CV-10), the Fighting Lady. The first USS Yorktown (CV-5) sank at the battle of Midway on June 7, 1942. Onboard the decks of this famous World War II aircraft carrier, you can relive a momentous time in America's history. The Fighting Lady contains all the evidence of her past; one can see, touch, feel and smell the past, where young Americans fought and died to turn the fortunes of war in the Pacific.

Commissioned on April 15, 1943, "The Fighting Lady" was named for USS YORKTOWN (CV-5), sunk at Midway. She played a leading part in the war in the Pacific, receiving a Presidential Unit Citation and 11 battle stars for her service in World War II. Naval aircraft launched from her flight deck helped sink the largest battleship ever built, the Imperial Japanese Navy's Yamato. Converted for jet use by the ad- dition of an angled flight deck in 1955, she served as an anti-submarine carrier in Vietnam.

Before she was decommissioned in 1970, YORKTOWN also played a historic role in the space program, recovering the crew of Apollo 8, the first manned mission to orbit the moon in 1968.

Moored next to her is USS Laffey (DD-724), a World War II destroyer. LAFFEY survived the onslaught of Japanese kamikaze attacks while off Okinawa as Radar Picket Station #1 on April 16, 1945. She be- came known as "the ship that wouldn't die."

Also moored alongside are the United States Coast Guard cutter Ingham (WHEC-35), which fought in the convoy battles of the North Atlantic and sank a German U-boat; and the diesel attack submarine USS Clamagore (SS-343).

Patriots Point offers the camping trip of a lifetime with both day and overnight camping options availa- ble for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and other organized youth groups. Overnight visitors camp and dine in the actual areas once occupied by the Yorktown's crew. Groups can explore the dozens of historical exhibits at Patriots Point itself, as well as enjoy a trip to Fort Moultrie (additional fee required), scene of America's first decisive victory in the Revolutionary War, and a cruise to Fort Sumter.

A state of the art flight simulator is now stationed in Hangar Bay II. Its computer generated graphics on a large screen and hydraulic motion imparts a realistic sensation of flight as you pilot your F-18 Hornet on a mission off an aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf. Face the dangers of low level flight, enemy fight- ers and surface to air (SAM) missiles as you strive to complete your mission and return for an arrested landing onboard the world's largest floating airfield.

For more information please call 800-248-3508.

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Canoeing: Low Country Waters

Ashepoo River Website: www.ashepooriver.com

The ASHEPOO RIVER is found located in the Center of the ACE Basin. It’s headwaters begin as Cypress Swamps above Walterboro, South Carolina. Navigable headwaters begin about the area of Hwy. 303. The Hwy. 303 to Hwy. 17 Section is magnificent! Beginning about 20 feet wide, the tall trees beside you form a shady canopy for the first half of the trip, stocked full of wildlife. It feels like exploring a Tropical Rain Forest. Soon the river opens up a little, and the rest of the River is bordered mostly by plantations, such as Dawn, White House, and Bonnie Doone as well as beautiful ancient rice fields! Sections below Hwy. 17 are more tidally influenced, but host grand plantations such as Poco Sabo, and Airy Hall! The HorseShoe Section boasts a similar scenery. Nesting Osprey and Eagles are spread throughout the area. Enjoy photography from a distance. And leave nature in it’s place!

Black River The Black River is the ancient road of colonial commerce that served plantations since the 1700's. Pad- dle the clear black waters that ebb and flow through wilderness cypress-tupelo swamps over sandbars and spreading through creeks to the hidden ponds of the 1300 acre Black River Nature Preserve owned by The Nature Conservancy. Eventually the river joins with waters of the Sampit, Pee Dee and Waccamaw Rivers to form Winyah Bay, the third largest estuarine system on the East Coast of North America. Sims Reach Landing to Kings Tree Landing is an excellent 25 mile trip. Bark’s Hunt Club is situ- ated 11 miles down stream and allows scouts to camp and can be contacted at (843) 221-5770.

Combahee River Website: www.combaheeriver.com

The Combahee River begins as the Salkahatchie, and Little Salkahatchie merge together above I-95. Portions of the Salkahatchie are also within the ACE Basin project area, but are limited in navigability. Experienced paddlers enjoy multi-day swamp adventures on the Salkahatchie, but we stress Experi- enced. The first access to the headwaters of the Combahee is found near I-95, at Hwy. 17-A (Alternate Hwy. 17). The first two miles can be swift with spring rain runoff, and the Railroad trussel a challenge for beginners. Smooth paddling is soon enjoyed, as you paddle past Ancient Cypress, and old Rice Fields. Plantations along the Combahee include Cherokee, Bluff, Combahee, Auld Brass, and more. There are several put ins, and take outs. One of my favorite sections includes some pre-colonial activi- ty of Tar Bluff, and Gunboat Island. Cuckolds Creek empties into the Combahee, and is bordered pri- marily as a National Wildlife Estuary. The Cuckolds Creek trip is beautiful, but is a bit long for begin- ners, and is heavily tidal influenced.

Edisto River Website: www.edistoriver.net

The Edisto River is thought to be the Longest Free Flowing blackwater river in the world. It's headwa- ters begin in the Upper Central part of the state, and it slowly meanders toward the sea. A Section known as the Edisto River Canoe and Kayak Trail is very popular, however dangerous at various water levels. We highly recommend that the Edisto River outside the ACE Basin area, be strictly

Where To Go Camping Guide | Unali’yi Lodge 236 Page 77 paddled with Experienced Guides. The Edisto River within the ACE Basin area is tranquil, and peaceful as is the rest of the basin. Plantations such as Hope, and Willtown Bluff are highlights of this river. Various landings exist, and tide charts should be referenced when planning an outing. The Edisto is the wider of the three rivers forming the ACE Basin. Often you will find motorboat traffic, wind, tide, and sun are con- ditions you'll need to contend with. Penny Creek is a beautiful canopied section to paddle. There are no limitations of plants and animals on the Edisto, or any part of the ACE Basin.

Santee River The Santee is a natural river flowing through lower South Carolina to the Atlantic Ocean. It is 143 mi (230 km) long, formed by the confluence of the Congaree and Wateree rivers, central S.C., and flowing SE to the Atlantic Ocean. The Santee-Wateree-Catawba system (c.440 mi/710 km long) is the chief waterway of South Carolina. A navigable canal (built 1792–1800) connects the Santee with the Cooper River. The San- tee has been extensively developed for power and navigation. Santee Dam (48 ft/14.6 m high; c.8 mi/12.9 km long) impounds Lake Marion (172 sq mi/445 sq km), the largest lake in South Carolina. Pinopolis Dam, impounding Lake Moultrie, has a large capacity.

Wambaw Creek The United States Congress designated the Wambaw Creek Wilderness Area in 1980 and it now has a to- tal of 1,825 acres. All of the wilderness is in the state of South Carolina. Old dikes and canals bear evi- dence of attempts made by early European settlers to tame this region for agriculture. Giant cypress and gum trees line the creek, which flows down the heart of this long, slender Wilderness. The creek varies in width from 20 to 80 feet and provides a home for a few alligators who are seen only occasionally by hu- mans. There are no hiking trails; to see Wambaw Creek you will need a canoe and tide table. Proximity to the Atlantic Ocean causes the creek to be greatly altered by tides. During low tide, the upper creek, espe- cially the first two miles, can be blocked by logs.

Santee-Cooper Lakes The Santee-Cooper Lakes cover land in 5 different counties including: Berkeley, Calhoun, Clarendon, Or- angeburg, and Sumpter. Clarendon County covers the most miles of shoreline of Lake Marion, and Berk- ley County covers all of the shoreline of Lake Moultrie.

These legendary lakes were created during the early 1940's and have become a recreational paradise. People come from all over the United States to visit these lakes. The Cypress trees combined with the swampy wilderness add a scenic beauty to these lakes that set them apart.

Lake Murray is one of the oldest lakes South Car- Lake Marion olina and is the second major lake on the Saluda River. Murray was completed in 1930 and is lo- Lake Size 110,000 Acres cated just north of Columbia. South Carolina Major Highway Access I-95 * SC 6 * SC 15 Electric and Gas Company, a subsidiary of SCANA Dam Completion 1941 Corporation, owns and operates this 50,000 acre lake. In addition to the beautiful homes on this Lake Moultrie lake, bass fishing for largemouth and stripers are the main attraction to this lake. Lake Murray is Lake Size 60,000 Acres one of twelve major lakes that make South Caro- Major Highway Access SC 6 * SC 52 * ALT 17 lina a freshwater paradise. Dam Completion 1941

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US Army Corps of Engineering Lakes

Lake Hartwell, Lake Russell and Lake Thurmond are all three built and maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. These lakes are located end to end on the Savannah River on the South Carolina - Georgia Border. All three lakes have public access which includes state parks, campgrounds, boat ramps, and many other recreational amenities.

Lake Hartwell Lake Russell Lake Hartwell is South Carolina's fourth most Lake Richard B. Russell is one of three lakes on popular lake and is owned and managed by the the Savannah River between South Carolina and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Hartwell is locat- Georgia owned and managed by the Army Corps ed on the Savannah River on the South Carolina of Engineers. Lake Russell's construction was - Georgia border. Hartwell has several state completed in 1984 and is South Carolina's newest parks located on its shores. On Lake Hartwell lake. The land around the lake is almost un- there are many campgrounds, cabin rentals, touched by man. The lake has many restrictions fishing guides, and many other lake businesses to property owners to keep the lake looking as to meet your recreational needs. beautiful as it does.

Major Highway Access 1-85 * 123 For fisherman, Russell provides a wealth of habi- tat for all kinds of fish. Largemouth bass fishing Lake Thurmond in Russell is especially good. Bass tournaments Lake Thurmond formerly known as Clark's Hill are held through out the year on Russell. When Reservoir is located on the Savannah River on the lake was constructed many areas of uncut the Georgia-South Carolina border. Most peo- timber were left in place and marked for fisher- ple still refer to the lake as Clark Hill. Conse- man and for boaters. Also, there are other types quently, this name is still listed on most lake of cover put in place by the Corps such as, tires, maps. This huge reservoir is the main attraction and cedar trees. in McCormick County, and is one of South Caro- lina's largest lakes. Thurmond is a very popular Major Highway Access 81 * 184 * 72 striper and largemouth bass lake.

Major Highway Access 221 * 28 * 81

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BSA Age Groups & Programs

Tiger Cubs Tiger Cubs is a program for first grade boys (or those who are 7 years old) and adult family members. The goals of the program are to offer the boy and his adult partner all kinds of new activities and fun, to allow them to become familiar with the ideals of scouting, to build self-esteem and self-confidence and to strengthen the bond of the entire family. Family camping in the Tiger Cub program is encouraged, but only as a family. Resident camping for Tiger Cubs is authorized when conducted by the local council.

Cub Scouts The Cub Scouts is a program designed for boys who are in the second through the fifth grades (or 8-10 years of age). Parents, leaders and organizations work together to influence the development of charac- ter and encourage spiritual growth, to develop habits and attitudes of good citizenship, to encourage good sportsmanship, to strengthen personal and family relationships and to prepare them to become Boy Scouts. Family camping is encouraged and is only authorized as a family experience. Webelos over- night camping is permitted as a Webelos/adult outing only. Resident camping for Webelos Scouts and Cub Scouts is authorized when conducted by the local council.

Boy Scouts The Boy Scouts is a program for boys who in the sixth grade through the twelfth grade (age 10 1/2-18). Scouts work together in patrols with youth leaders guided by adult leaders to fulfill the purposes of the Boy Scout program. It is the purpose of the Boy Scouts of America to provide an effective program de- signed to instill within youth desirable qualities of character, to train them in the responsibilities of par- ticipating citizenship, and to help develop their personal fitness, providing this country with citizens who are aware of, and practice these ideals of the American heritage. It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and, in other ways to prepare them to make ethical choices during their lifetime in achieving their full potential. The values we strive to in- still are based on those found in the Scout Oath and Law. Scouting is camping. And it's hiking, canoeing, bicycling, reading a map and compass, practicing first aid, and plenty of other exciting challenges. Scouting is outdoor adventure at its best, and it's all yours for the taking.

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BSA Rules & Regulations

The purpose of Boy Scout policies on camping and outdoor activities is to prepare adult leaders to con- duct Scouting activities in a safe and prudent manner. The policies and guidelines have been established because of the real need to protect members from known hazards that have been identified through eighty-plus years of experience. Limitations on certain activities should not be viewed as stumbling blocks; rather, policies and guidelines are best described as stepping stones toward safe and enjoyable adventures. (BSA Guide to Safe Scouting). Tour permits require at least one adult to read and have a copy of the Guide to Safe Scouting.

Adult Leadership Each Cub Scout and Webelos Den and each chartered Cub Scout Pack, Boy Scout troop, Varsity Scout team and Explorer post shall have one citizen of the United States, 21 years of age or older, who shall be registered and serve as the unit or den leader. Two registered adult leaders, or one adult and a parent of a participating Scout, one of whom must be at least 21 years of age or older, are required for all trips or outings. Co-ed overnight activities require male and female adult leaders. No fewer than four individuals (always with the minimum of two adults) go on any backcountry expedition or campout. Male and fe- male leadership must have separate sleeping facilities. Male and female youth participants will not share the same sleeping facility.

Aquatics Safety All swimming activity in Scouting is conducted according to the Safe Swim Defense. Conducting aquatic activities requires several steps to insure the safety of the youth involved. Qualified supervision, physical fitness and lifeguards are requirements aimed at the safety of the participants. Maintaining reasonable discipline, operating by the buddy system and ability groups, posting lookouts over a safe area are steps proven to reduce aquatic accidents.

Camping Overnight camping by second and third grade Cub Scouts must be conducted at a Council- Family Camp or a council approved location for a pack multi-family camping experience to be cover by BSA insurance. They may participate in council-operated day camps and resident camps. Webelos can participate in den overnight campouts when accompanied by a parent or parent substitute. All Boy Scouts (11-18) may participate in troop or patrol overnight campouts, and resident camps with supervision.

First Aid A first-aid kit well stocked with the basic essentials is indispensable. It should be large enough to hold its contents, but light enough to carry. Contents should be accessible without unpacking the whole kit. The kit should be in a convenient location so all unit participants have access to it. Quantities of suggested items for your first-aid kit depend on the size of your group and local conditions.

Fuels and Fire Prevention Because of serious accidents can happen when using gasoline in lanterns and stoves and igniting fires with liquid starters, adult supervision is required when chemical fuels are being used for lighting and cooking. Store fuel in approved containers and under adult supervision. Never fuel a stove or lantern inside a cabin; always do this outdoors. Do not operate a stove or lantern in an unventilated structure.

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BSA Rules & Regulations (2)

Provide at least two ventilation openings, one high and one low, to provide oxygen and exhaust for le- thal gases. Never use fuel, ignite, or operate a stove or lantern in a tent. No flames in tents is a rule that must be enforced. Never use liquid-fuel stoves ,heaters, lanterns, lighted candles, matches, and other flame sources in or near tents. Obey all fire laws, ordinances, and regulations. THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA PROHIBITS THE SECURING, USE AND DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH PRO- GRAMS AND ACTIVITIES EXCEPT WHERE THE FIREWORKS DISPLAY IS CONDUCTED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF A CERTIFIED OR LICENSE FIREWORKS CONTROL EXPERT.

Hazardous Sports and Activities Cave exploring activities are limited to high-school-age or older Scouts and Explorers. Rock-Climbing and Rappelling require special considerations of supervision, equipment, facilities and location. Safety must be paramount so that participants are not exposed to unreasonable risk. All-terrain vehicles (ATV’s) are banned from program use. Martial arts related activities are not authorized. Chainsaws and mechanical log splitters may be authorized for use only by trained individuals over the age of 18, using proper pro- tective gear in accordance with local laws. Exploration of abandoned mines, the use of fireworks, the selling of fireworks, flight training, hang gliding, parachuting, motor vehicle racing, rodeo participation, participation in paint ball "war games," hunting, the use personal motorized water craft and the use of firearms outside specifically planned target shooting are all strictly unauthorized activities of theBoy Scouts of America. Boy Scouts of America Policies The Boy Scout Program and Camp ng

Transportation Mass commercial transportation is considered the safest forms of transportation because of the strict safety checks these companies must undergo. Most trips, however, generally require transportation in private vehicles. In these situations, seat belts are required; drivers must be properly licensed; an adult age 21 or older must accompany the outing; no drivers may be under 18 years old unless special condi- tions are met; riding in the back of a truck is not permitted; all driving should be done in daylight (except for short trips); obey all traffic laws; and limit travel time to twelve hours (rest stops included). All refer- ences to B.S.A. Policy are in bold text. These are paraphrased exerts from Guide to Safe Scouting. Addi- tional and important information is included in this publication to help your Scouting experiences be safe and enjoyable.

Wilderness Use Policy of the BSA All private or publicly owned backcountry land and designated wilderness are included in the term "wilderness areas" in this policy. The Outdoor Code of the Boy Scouts of America applies to outdoor be- havior generally, but for treks into wilderness areas minimum impact camping methods must be used. Within the outdoor program of the Boy Scouts of America, there are many different camping skill levels. Camping practices that are appropriate for day outings, long-term Scout camp, or short-term unit camp- ing do not apply to wilderness areas. Scouts and Explorers need to adopt attitudes and patterns of be- havior, wherever they go, that respect the rights of others, including future generations, to enjoy the outdoors. In wilderness areas, it is crucial to minimize our impact on particularly fragile ecosystems such as mountain, lakes, streams, deserts, and seashores. Since our impact varies from one season of the year to the next, it becomes important for us to adjust to these changing conditions, as well, to avoid damag- ing the environment.

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BSA Rules & Regulations (3)

The Boy Scouts of America emphasizes the following practices for all troops, teams, and posts planning to use wilderness areas:

 Contact the landowner of land managing agency (Forest Service, , Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, State, private, etc.) well in advance of the outing to learn the regulations for that area and to obtain required permits and current maps.  Always obtain a tour permit, available through council Scout service centers, meet all conditions specified, and carry it on the trip.  Limit the size of groups generally to no more than 8 to 11 persons, including at least one adult leader (maximum: 10 persons per leader). Two leaders per group are best. Do not exceed the group size if one has been established for the wilderness area. Organize each group (patrol, team, or crew) to function independently by planning their own trips on different dates, serving their own food, providing their own transportation to trailhead, securing individual permits, and camping in a sepa- rate and distinct group. When necessary to combine transportation and planning or buying, small group should still camp and travel on the trail separately from other groups of the same unit.  Match the ruggedness of high adventure experiences to the skills, physical ability and maturity of those taking part. Save more rugged treks for older youth members who are more proficient and ex- perienced in outdoor skills.  Participate in training for adult leaders in low impact camping or be proficient and experienced in the leadership and skills required for treks into wilderness areas.  Conduct pre-trip training for the group that stresses proper wilderness behavior, rules, and skills for all of the potential conditions that may be encountered.  Use backpacking stoves, particularly where the fuel supply is limited or open fires are restricted. Su- pervision by an adult knowledgeable in the use of the stoves must be provided. If a fire is necessary, keep it as small as possible and use established fire lays where available if in a safe area. After use, erase all signs.  Emphasize the need for minimizing impact on the land through proper camping practices and pre- serving the solitude and quietness of remote areas. Camp at low use areas--avoid popular sites that show signs of heavy use.  Leave dogs, radios, and tape players at home.  Use biodegradable (not metal or glass) or plastic food containers. Carry out unburnable trash of your own and any left by others.  Dig shallow holes for the latrines and locate them at least 200 feet from the nearest water source. Cover the latrines completely before leaving.  Wash clothes, dishes, and bodies at least 200 feet from any source of natural water.  Where a choice is available, select equipment of muted colors, which blend with surroundings.  Look at and photograph, never pick or collect.  Follow trail switchbacks and stay on established trails.  Treat wildlife with respect and take precautions to avoid dangerous encounters with wildlife.

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BSA Rules & Regulations (4)

Safe Swim Defense All swimming activity in scouting is conducted according to the “Safe Swim Defense.” The proven proce- dures in this water safety plan have given Scouting what is believed to be one of the best water safety records of any youth organization. Previously known as the Eight Defense Plan, the concept was first de- veloped more than forty-five years ago. One of the best opportunities for Safe Swim Defense training is at summer camp.

The eight defenses are:

1. Qualified Supervision: A responsible adult (at least 21 years old) must supervise all swimming. He or she must be qualified in water safety training (BSA Lifeguard, or lifeguard or lifesaver certification by a recognized agency) or must use assistants so qualified. Make sure everyone involved in supervision understands the safe swim Defense and is committed to its use. 2. Physical Fitness: Require evidence of fitness for swimming activity with a complete health history from physician, parent, or legal guardian. 3. Safe Area: Have lifeguards and swimmers examine the bottom of the swimming area to determine depth and physical conditions. Mark off the area for three groups: not more than 3 1/2 feet deep for non-swimmers; from shallow water to just over the head for beginners; deep water not over 12 feet for swimmers. Boundary markers can be made from rope, balloons, jugs and other materials. 4. Lifeguards on Duty: Designate two persons who are capable swimmers to be lifeguards. Lifeguards should be stationed ashore with a lifeline. One person goes to the victim while the other feeds the lifeline. There should be one guard for every 10 participants. 5. Lookout: Position a lookout on the shore where it is possible to see and hear everything in all areas. 6. Ability Groups: Tests to determine swimming ability should be renewed each year at the beginning of the season. The groups are divided into non-swimmers, beginners and swimmers. 7. Buddy System: Pair every youth with another in the same ability group. Buddies check in and out of the water together and buddy checks should be conducted every 10 minutes. 8. Discipline: Be sure everyone understands and agrees that swimming is allowed only with proper su- pervision and use of complete Safe Swim Defense.

Safety Afloat

1. Qualified Supervision 2. Physical Fitness 3. Swimming Ability 4. Personal Floatation Equipment 5. Buddy System 6. Skill Proficiency 7. Planning 8. Equipment 9. Discipline

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Youth Protection

Two-deep leadership: Two registered adult leaders, or one registered adult and a parent of a participating Scout, one of whom must be at least 21 years of age or older, are required for all trips or outings. There are a few instances, such as patrol activities, when no adult leadership is required. Coed overnight activities require male and female adult leaders, both of whom must be 21 years of age or older, and one of whom must be a registered member of the BSA.

During transportation to and from planned Scout outings, meet for departure at a designated area.

Prearrange a schedule for periodic checkpoint stops as a group.

Plan a daily destination point. A common departure site and a daily destination point are a must. If you cannot provide two adults for each vehicle, the minimum required is one adult and two or more youth members—never one on one.

Safety rule of four: No fewer than four individuals (always with the minimum of two adults) go on any backcountry expedition or campout. If an accident occurs, one person stays with the injured, and two go for help. Additional adult leadership requirements must reflect an awareness of such factors as size and skill level of the group, anticipated environmental conditions, and overall degree of challenge.

Male and female leaders must have separate sleeping facilities. Married couples may share the same quarters if appropriate facilities are available.

Single-room or dormitory-type accommodations for Scouting units: Adults and youth of the same gender may occupy dormitory or single-room accommodations, provided there is a minimum of two adults and four youth. A minimum of one of the adults is required to be youth protection trained. Adults must establish separation barriers or privacy zones such as a temporary blanket or sheet walls in order to keep their sleeping area and dressing area separated from the youth area.

When staying in tents, no youth will stay in the tent of an adult other than his r her parent or guardian.

If separate shower and latrine facilities are not available, separate times for male and female use should be scheduled and posted for showers. The buddy system should be used for latrines by having one person wait outside the entrance, or provide Occupied and Unoccupied signs and/or inside door latches. Adult leaders need to respect the privacy of youth members in situations where the youth are changing clothes or taking showers, and intrude only to the extent that health and safety require. Adults also need to protect their own privacy in similar situations.

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Tour Permits

Before a unit travels out of its immediate area or camps on Council property, it must fill out a tour or camp permit with the Scout Service Center to ensure proper communication.

Local Tour Permit Local tour permits are required for trips and camps out of your unit area but within 500 miles. This appli- cation must be filed with the Scout Service Center two weeks in advance of the scheduled activity and bear the Scout Executive’s’ signature for proper clearance.

National Tour Permit National tour permits are required for all groups traveling to areas more than 500 miles from home or crossing national boundaries and into the territory of other nations. – This application should be sub- mitted at least one month to the Scout Service Center before your tour. The Scout Service Center will then forward it to its regional office for further approval.

Why a Permit? We are always concerned with the health, safety, and success of groups wherever they are. Good plan- ning is the key to success in all aspects of Scouting. This application and permit is designed to help you plan a safe, interesting, and enjoyable trip. We would like to maintain a more accurate record of local tours and short-term camps to give each unit proper credit in the camping records and in news releases. Camp permits provide an accurate record of the use of Council facilities. Local officials in State and Fed- eral parks and forests can be assured that touring and camping groups have official status. Certain cour- tesies - not privileges - are often accorded Scout groups when official status has been determined. In case of emergency, calls may come to your Scout Service Center; therefore, the center should know the whereabouts of your unit.

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Medical Forms

It is recommended that all members of the Boy Scouts of America have periodic medical evaluations by a licensed health-care practitioner. *In recent years, in an effort to provide better care to those who may become ill or injured and to provide youth members and adult leaders a better understanding of their physical capabilities, the Boy Scouts of America established minimum standards for providing medical information prior to participating in various activities.

One Form For Everyone The new medical form will be used by all members regardless of age or program activity level. The form has three sections (A,B,C). Sections A and C are required at all events. Section B is required for specific events as described on the form. This will reduce confusion from the former system of multiple forms.

Annual physicals The new medical form will require an annual physical for persons participating in certain activities regardless of age . The previous forms allowed three years between physician examinations for youth.

The new medical form no longer allows attaching another physical exam (ie: sports physical) to the BSA medical form. The physician's signature must be on the BSA form to be valid.

Height/Weight Chart For certain high-adventure activities, the new form introduces a standard height/weight chart which may restrict participation of individuals.

Adherence to the height/weight chart is not necessary for council summer camps due to their proximity and access to medical care. Very few council events will require adherence to the height/weight chart. Any such events will include such requirement in registration information.

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The Essentials

Everyone knows that a Boy Scout is prepared. This holds true when going on a hike. Be sure to carry the following in your pack when setting off on any excursion that will isolate the group.

Map A topographical map is the best to carry. Forest Service Recreation Maps and others may help you locate roads and trails that do not appear on the topographical map. Learn how to use the map efficiently or it won’t do you much good to have it with you. Place it in a waterproof container and carry a pencil.

Compass Generally, select a compass that will “settle” fast and that has a straight edge. Many good compasses that are not liquid filled have needles that stop vibrating quickly, but a compass without a straight edge is mighty hard to use, as accuracy is needed when sighting a map. It is wise to have a long lanyard to attach your compass to your belt loop. Always determine an emergency heading toward safety-to a road, trail, power line, highway, or other safety. Know how to use your compass!

Flashlight carry on at all times and have extra batteries, you never know when you may need some extra light.

Extra Clothing Carry rain gear and some extra socks.

Waterproof Matches Carry in a zip-lock plastic bag.

Extra Food An extra freeze-dried dinner or other foods high in carbohydrates like gorp, chocolate, granola bars, and energy bars should be carried as well in case you find yourself lost.

Fire Starter Two 3 to 5 inch plumbers’ candles are best.

Signaling Device A small mirror especially those sold as signaling mirrors. Practice your signaling before you go hiking. A whistle is also recommended.

Water Either water from a safe domestic source or water that has been properly treated would be best.

Emergency Shelter A rain poncho, light tarp, a large plastic garbage, or a space blanket would work well.

Pocket Knife A folding pocket knife such as the Official Boy Scout Knife.

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Think Before You Drink!

We hope your visits to the great out doors will be enjoyable, and they will be if you avoid the hazards that may be present. One hazard that you should be aware of is a disease that can be contracted from drinking untreated “natural” water. It is an intestinal disorder called GIARDIAS (gee-ar-dye-a-sis). It can cause, among other things, severe discomfort and loss of bowels.

The disease is caused by a microscopic organism, Giardia Lamblia. The cystic form of Giardia may be found in Mountain streams and lakes across North America. Natural waters may be clear, cold and clean running. You may also see wildlife drinking from these sources without any hesitation. All of these signs sometimes lead people to thinking that the natural water is safe for drinking.

The most certain treatment to eliminate Giardia is to boil your water for at least one minute (at a rolling boil). At higher altitudes you should maintain the boil for 3-5 minutes for an added margin of safety.

Micro filters available on the market are advertised to kill Giardia. You should investigate these products carefully and thoroughly understand their care and use before using a micro water filter. The new filters can also filter out viruses that may pose potential health problems, too.

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The Order of the Arrow

"The Order of the Arrow is a 'thing of the spirit' rather than of mechanics. Organization, operational procedure, and paraphernalia are necessary in any large and growing movement, but they are not what count in the end. The things of the spirit count:

 Brotherhood — in a day when there is too much hatred at home and abroad.  Cheerfulness — in a day when the pessimists have the floor.  Service — in a day when millions are interested only in getting or grasping rather than giving.

These are of the spirit, blessed of God, the great Divine Spirit."

Purpose of the Order To recognize those campers -- Scouts and Scouters -- who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives, and by such recognition cause other campers to conduct themselves in such manner as to warrant recognition.

To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit.

To promote Scout camping, which reaches its greatest effectiveness as a part of the unit's camping program, both year -round and in the summer camp, as directed by the camping committee of the council.

To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.

Mission of the Lodge The mission of the lodge is to achieve the purpose of the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America in the council through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults.

Membership Requirements A youth candidate for membership must be a registered member of a Boy Scout troop or Varsity Scout team and hold the First Class Rank. The youth must have experienced 15 days and nights, of which must include six consecutive days of resident camping, approved and under the auspices and standards of the Boy Scouts of America. The remainder of the camping must be overnight, weekend, or other short-term camps. Scouts are elected to the Order by their fellow unit members, following the approval by the Scoutmaster or Varsity Team Coach.

The Order of the Arrow allows only youth of the unit, under the age of 21, to vote for its candidates for membership. The Order is one of the few organizations that allow nonmembers to vote on membership. For this reason, the election process is very important to the Order. Unlike political offices, Ordeal

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The Order of the Arrow (2) membership is not a campaign. Scouts are told to make their own decision in voting. No one can influence their decision. This way, only the Scouts who have the respect of their fellow Scouts are elected into the Order.

The activities of the Order are not limited to youth. The Lodge cannot operate without the guidance of selected capable adults. Units, after holding a valid youth election, and Districts can submit the name of one adult. The Lodge’s adult selection committee will review the adult nominee.

History of the Order The Order of the Arrow (OA) was founded by Dr. E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson in 1915 at the Treasure Island Camp of the Philadelphia Council, Boy Scouts of America. It became an official program experiment in 1922 and was approved as part of the Scouting program in 1934.

In 1948 the OA, recognized as the BSA's national brotherhood of honor campers, became an official part of the national camping program of the Boy Scouts of America.

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